NEW LONDON, CT — A man is facing charges after police said he threatened a person with a gun, then fled from officers.
The incident was reported Tuesday at the intersection of Bank and Golden streets at about 11:30 p.m.
The caller said a man had threatened a person with a gun following an altercation.
Police investigated and identified a suspect.
Officers attempted to make contact with Kendall Fluker, 22, of New London, but he fled on foot. Police said Fluker attempted to discard a gun while fleeing.
Police found the modified gun, which was seized when they took Fluker into custody.
He was charged with interfering with an officer, disorderly conduct, second-degree unlawful restraint, possession of a machine gun in commission of a violent crime, criminal possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, criminal possession of ammunition, and possession of a large-capacity magazine.
Anyone with information can contact the New London Police Department Detective Division at 860-447-1481. Anonymous tips may be submitted via the New London Police Tips 411 system by texting NLPDTip plus the information to Tip411 (847411).
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