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Bridgeport Man Charged With Firing Shots On Greenwich Ave.

STAMFORD, Conn. -- A convicted felon from Bridgeport was arrested for allegedly firing off five shots on Greenwich Avenue on Monday, according to the Stamford Advocate. 

A Bridgeport man is facing multiple charges after firing five gunshots on Greenwich Avenue on Monday.

A Bridgeport man is facing multiple charges after firing five gunshots on Greenwich Avenue on Monday.

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Troy Baker, 36, was questioned by police shortly after reports of the gunshots were made. When authorities attempted to stop Baker, he attempted to flee and reportedly dropped a gun over the Purple Bridge, The Stamford advocate reported. 

Police were able to detain Baker, who has 10 felony convictions on his record. Baker was charged with criminal possession of a firearm, illegal discharge of a firearm, first-degree reckless endangerment, resisting arrest, possession of a large capacity magazine and illegal alteration of the pistol’s serial number. He was held in lieu of $250,000 bond, the Stamford Advocate said. 

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