Gun Fired At Homeowner Who Interrupted Burglary: North Branford Police

NORTH BRANFORD, CT — A shooter fired at a homeowner who interrupted an attempted burglary Sunday in broad daylight in North Branford, according to police.

Authorities received a 911 call around 11 a.m. about the incident in the Northford neighborhood, police said. A homeowner was alerted to a male attempting to steal an Audi from his driveway and the owner tried to confront the person, who fled toward the street, according to police.

Parked in front of the residence was a black Dodge Charger occupied by three males, police said, adding that as the would-be thief fled toward the Charger, one of the vehicle's passengers fired at least one round at the homeowner, who was not struck. The burglar jumped in the Charger through a window and the vehicle sped away, according to police.

“This incident serves as a reminder to our residents to call 911 and not confront these dangerous felons who continue to commit these dangerous and violent crimes throughout Connecticut and now North Branford,” police said in a news release.

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Police are coordinating with federal, state and local partners on the investigation, according to authorities. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Robert Deko at 203-484-2703. Callers may remain anonymous.