EAST HARTFORD, CT — Manchester police have charged a man in connection with an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Interstate 84 West.
Samuel Lee, 39, of Manchester, was charged with criminal attempt/assault in the first degree, assault on public safety personnel, criminal possession of a firearm, unlawful discharge of a firearm, interfering with an officer, operation of a motor vehicle while license is suspended, reckless driving and improper use of a marker plate.
The incident occurred at approximately 1:42 a.m. on Oct. 25.
Lee remains hospitalized in the custody of the Department of Corrections.
He is being held on $1 million bond.
Lee has six outstanding rearrest warrants from various jurisdictions.
His next court hearing is scheduled for Nov. 12 at Manchester Superior Court.
