Man Accused Of Shooting Driver In Leg During Carjacking: Norwalk PD

NORWALK, CT — A Bridgeport man accused of shooting a driver in the leg during a carjacking in Norwalk earlier this year was arrested Wednesday, according to police.

In a news release, Police Lt. Joe Dinho said the incident was reported June 19 around 5:30 p.m. on Main Avenue.

The driver told police the suspect entered their vehicle with a gun and instructed them to drive. While driving, a struggle ensued and the suspect shot the driver in the leg, Dinho said.

The driver was able to get out of the vehicle and the suspect fled the area in the car. Officers later arrived in the area and rendered aid before the driver was taken to Norwalk Hospital with non-life threatening injuries, Dinho said.

A description of the vehicle and the suspect were relayed to area police departments. A short time later, the suspect was taken into custody on unrelated charges by Danbury police, Dinho said.

As a result of their investigation, Norwalk police obtained an arrest warrant for Deonte Sayles, 27, of Bridgeport. He was charged with first-degree assault, first-degree robbery and criminal possession of a firearm, and his bond was set at $750,000.

Anyone with any additional information about this case is asked to contact police at (203) 854-3185 or by email at nkougioumtzidis@norwalkct.gov.