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Ansonia woman accidentally shot

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ANSONIA — A local woman was treated for a gunshot wound after an incident at her home where she was accidentally shot in the leg, Griffin Hospital officials reported on Jan. 18.

The Ansonia Police Department said the 27-year-old victim, whose name has not been released, was injured when her boyfriend, Casey Barker, also 27, was cleaning his gun.

The shooting occurred while several other people were in different areas of the residence.

After receiving medical care, the woman was released from the hospital.

Barker was found at the home and arrested by police.

He faces charges including Assault in the Second Degree, Reckless Endangerment in the First Degree, and Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm.

Following his arrest, Barker posted a $10,000 bond.

He is scheduled to appear in court on March 12.

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