Manchester man arrested in connection with shooting of pregnant woman
Mar. 6—MANCHESTER — Police have arrested a man in connection with a shooting in late February.
Corey Jenkins, 32, of Manchester, is charged with first-degree assault of a pregnant person, first-degree criminal possession of a firearm, criminal use of a weapon, and violation of a protective order.
He is being held in lieu of $300,000 bond and will appear in court Monday.
The shooting took place on Feb. 28 at 145 Maple St.
Around 12:45 a.m. officers responded to a reported shooting and upon arrival found a victim lying on the floor, suffering from a single gunshot wound.
The victim was taken to Hartford Hospital and the injuries did not appear to be life-threatening.
An investigation led police to identify Jenkins as a suspect.
Police said Jenkins had been communicating with investigators, but his whereabouts at the time were unknown.
Police said it was possible Jenkins was attempted to flee the state and was considered armed and dangerous.
Police later Jenkins was arrested in Hartford on Friday evening around 5:30 p.m.
Upon his arrest, Jenkin was charged with violation of probation in relation to another outstanding warrant.
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