Daycus Bailey |
ANSONIA - Police today arrested Daycus Bailey, 40, of New Haven by warrant for his involvement in the Dec. 29, 2022 shooting on Bridge Street .
During the course of the investigation detectives were able to recover the handgun believed to be used by Bailey in the shooting along with other evidence linked to Bailey and the shooting, police said. The investigation is ongoing, detectives are working to identify the other suspect who fired shots during the incident.
Bailey was charged with criminal attempt at assault first degree, criminal possession of a firearm, stealing a firearm, and unlawful discharge.Bailey is currently being held on a $500,000 bond.
Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the police department at 203-735-1885 or anonymous tips can be left at Tip411 at the link below.
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ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE
On 12/29/2022 at approximately 3:26 p.m., officers responded to another report of shots being fired on Bridge Street between West Main Street and Main Street.
Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the police department at 203-735-1885 or anonymous tips can be left at Tip411 at the link below.
https://www.tip411.com/tips/new?alert_group_id=21553
ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE
On 12/29/2022 at approximately 3:26 p.m., officers responded to another report of shots being fired on Bridge Street between West Main Street and Main Street.
Preliminary investigation indicated that an exchange of gunfire took place involving two people shooting at each other.
It does not appear that any individuals were struck by gunfire but several rounds went into local businesses and one car was hit. The suspects all fled the location.
The scene was closed for several hours during the investigation. Several searches were conducted in the area and numerous items of evidence were located along with a vehicle that was seized.
Several strong leads are being followed on suspects involved in this incident. Detectives continue to investigate the incident.
This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch.