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04-28-2010, 10:50 AM
Southbury man accosted while having lunch
BY CHRIS GARDNER
WATERBURY REPUBLICAN-AMERICAN
SOUTHBURY —
A Southbury resident shot a knife wielding man who tried to mug him Monday in New Haven’s well-known Wooster Square neighborhood, police said.
William Kiselewsky, 65, was eating lunch on Wooster Place by a church, near where he works, on Monday afternoon when a man identified as Hector Santiago, 40, of New Haven, approached him with a knife.
Santiago threatened to kill him and demanded money, said Officer Joe Avery.
Kiselewsky drew a handgun and shot Santiago twice in the chest before putting the gun down and calling 911 on his cell phone, police said.
Santiago was taken to Yale-New Haven Hospital, where a hospital spokeswoman said he was in fair condition Tuesday. Avery said Santiago’s wounds are not life-threatening, and that he is recovering.
Although the investigation is ongoing, Avery said Kiselewsky, who has a valid pistol permit, likely will not be arrested based on accounts from witnesses and Kiselewsky, who told police he acted in self-defense.
People must have a permit to carry a handgun in Connecticut. Applicants can’t be convicted felons and must complete a handgun safety course before they become licensed.
Kiselewsky did not give a formal statement to police because he wanted a lawyer present. He was released pending further questioning.
Santiago has not been interviewed because he is in the hospital.
Avery said he could face charges after the investigation concludes.
Kiselewsky did not immediately return a telephone call for comment Tuesday.
The shooting was in an Italian neighborhood frequented by visitors to New Haven’s legendary pizza restaurants, located about a block from Columbus Park.
Avery said police are logging more crime in that part of the city, but that the neighborhood generally is regarded as safe.
“We’ve had a lot of muggings over there recently,” he said.
“It was only a matter of time before someone tried to mug someone, and that person didn’t want to play.”
I don't want to play either!
BY CHRIS GARDNER
WATERBURY REPUBLICAN-AMERICAN
SOUTHBURY —
A Southbury resident shot a knife wielding man who tried to mug him Monday in New Haven’s well-known Wooster Square neighborhood, police said.
William Kiselewsky, 65, was eating lunch on Wooster Place by a church, near where he works, on Monday afternoon when a man identified as Hector Santiago, 40, of New Haven, approached him with a knife.
Santiago threatened to kill him and demanded money, said Officer Joe Avery.
Kiselewsky drew a handgun and shot Santiago twice in the chest before putting the gun down and calling 911 on his cell phone, police said.
Santiago was taken to Yale-New Haven Hospital, where a hospital spokeswoman said he was in fair condition Tuesday. Avery said Santiago’s wounds are not life-threatening, and that he is recovering.
Although the investigation is ongoing, Avery said Kiselewsky, who has a valid pistol permit, likely will not be arrested based on accounts from witnesses and Kiselewsky, who told police he acted in self-defense.
People must have a permit to carry a handgun in Connecticut. Applicants can’t be convicted felons and must complete a handgun safety course before they become licensed.
Kiselewsky did not give a formal statement to police because he wanted a lawyer present. He was released pending further questioning.
Santiago has not been interviewed because he is in the hospital.
Avery said he could face charges after the investigation concludes.
Kiselewsky did not immediately return a telephone call for comment Tuesday.
The shooting was in an Italian neighborhood frequented by visitors to New Haven’s legendary pizza restaurants, located about a block from Columbus Park.
Avery said police are logging more crime in that part of the city, but that the neighborhood generally is regarded as safe.
“We’ve had a lot of muggings over there recently,” he said.
“It was only a matter of time before someone tried to mug someone, and that person didn’t want to play.”
I don't want to play either!