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Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Yahoo
NL restaurant owners speak out in aftermath of shooting
New London — The owners of Favorites Bistro Bar would like their restaurant to be known for its Sunday brunches or Caribbean-inspired culinary delights - not a random act of violence. Two years of work to establish themselves on Bank Street might have been dismantled on the evening of Jan. 30 when a gunman opened fire on a patron inside the restaurant. Police described the shooting as a targeted attack. Restaurant owners Maja, 39, and Ederjson Pierre, 38, had just picked up their two young daughters and arrived at their Ledyard home when they received a phone call about the shooting. Majan said she was in tears. Aside from the many questions about why the shooting happened and whether anyone was hurt, there was the realization the restaurant might have to close. In a business that's notoriously tough to be successful, a shooting could have been devastating and forced them out of business. 'This was a direct threat to everything we worked for. It was not a good feeling,' Majan Pierre said. Police said the fact the shooting took place at the restaurant was happenstance. They have since arrested the alleged gunman though his motive is not known. 'It had nothing to do with us but the end result is we suffer. It is our names out there, Ederjson Pierre said. The two former Norwich residents said that despite a stigma about New London being unsafe, there's no doubt it is a welcoming community. The two have run a successful cleaning business - True Maid Cleaning- in the city and dabbled in real estate for two decades. Immediately after the shooting, the couple said there was unwavering support for them from the community. Leaders from the Mystic Chamber of Commerce and Garde Arts Center were among the first to reach out, they said. There were reassurances from numerous neighboring business owners that Majan Pierre said 'reminded us of the strength and unity within our community.' 'Getting those phone calls, messages and people coming in, it all felt very good, Majan Pierre said. The Pierres said their staff remained resilient and continued to work with passion and professionalism. Looking ahead, the couple said they'd like to focus more on the unique food and atmosphere Favorites brings to the region. The Pierres, who are Haitian, described the food as a mix of the familiar infused with culture and island flavors. The restaurant's menu features everything from honey jerked chicken wings and oxtail rangoons to coq au vin and braised short ribs. The restaurant, which features a Passport Dinner series and jazz nights on its waterfront patios, will debut a Saturday brunch on April 5.
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Yahoo
Norwich man charged in New London bar shooting
New London — Police have arrested a 24-year-old Norwich man in connection with a shooting inside a Bank Street bar earlier this year that left a man with multiple gunshot wounds. Anderson Fleurymond-Amy, with a last known address on Golden Street in Norwich, was one of two men who police say walked into the Favorites Bistro Bar at 90 Bank St. on the evening of Jan. 30 and attacked and shot a patron there. Police said it was a targeted attack. Fleurymond-Amy, identified by police as the one who fired at least three shots at the 27-year-old male victim, is charged with first-degree assault, illegal discharge of a firearm and four counts of reckless endangerment. He remains held on a $375,000 bond. The shooting occurred at 8:55 p.m. Jan. 30 when, police said, Fleurymond-Amy and another, unidentified man entered the bar and confronted the victim. A fight ensued and police said surveillance footage from inside the bar shows the victim fought back and overtook Fleurymond-Amy, falling with him into one of the booths in the restaurant's dining area. Patrons in the restaurant, meanwhile, ran and ducked for cover as shots rang out. At one point, police said, Fleurymond-Amy can be seen racking the slide on his handgun and firing at least three times at the victim, who ran out the back of the restaurant after being shot. Police arrived to find the victim had been shot multiple times and had suffered gunshot wounds in both legs. Police found three empty 9 mm bullet casings and another live round on the floor. In the application for the arrest warrant, New London police Detective Heriberto Rivera, the lead investigator in the case, detailed the investigation that led to Fleurymond-Amy's March 17 arrest. Police, using city surveillance camera footage, immediately identified the getaway vehicle as a black 2005 Infiniti FX35. They used software to zoom in on the face of the driver as the car was stopped at a stoplight on Bank Street, police reports show. Police issued an alert to area departments to be on the lookout for the car. On Jan. 31, Montville police contacted New London police with a possible location of the suspect's car. One of Montville's police license plate reader cameras had identified the vehicle's owner as 61-year-old Bernadin Amy, a resident of 49 Sandy Lane in Norwich. The information was relayed to Norwich police, who stopped the vehicle on Boswell Avenue and spoke to Amy. Amy, police said, revealed his son had borrowed his car on the night of the shooting. Police said Amy was also able to identify his son in photographs as the man driving the vehicle on the night of the shooting. Police said they tried to locate Fleurymond-Amy at 46 Golden St. in Norwich but were told by his sister that he no longer lived there. It is unclear from police reports where Fleurymond-Amy was found. Police declined to comment on the case. The second suspect has not been publicly identified by police. Police have not identified the victim of the shooting, who was taken to Lawrence + Memorial Hospital for treatment of his injuries. Police said the victim said he did not know who shot him and told police, 'I don't want to talk to any detective,' the arrest warrant states. The case remains under investigation. Fleurymond-Amy is due back in New London Superior Court on April 22. Police said Fleurymond-Amy has been arrested in the past on charges that include third-degree robbery, third-degree assault and conspiracy to commit fourth-degree larceny.
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Yahoo
Norwich man charged in New London bar shooting
New London — Police have arrested a 24-year-old Norwich man in connection with a shooting inside a Bank Street bar earlier this year that left a man with multiple gunshot wounds. Anderson Fleurymond-Amy, with a last known address on Golden Street in Norwich, was one of two men who police say walked into the Favorites Bistro Bar at 90 Bank St. on the evening of Jan. 30 and attacked and shot a patron there. Police said it was a targeted attack. Fleurymond-Amy, identified by police as the one who fired at least three shots at the 27-year-old male victim, is charged with first-degree assault, illegal discharge of a firearm and four counts of reckless endangerment. He remains held on a $375,000 bond. The shooting occurred at 8:55 p.m. Jan. 30 when, police said, Fleurymond-Amy and another, unidentified man entered the bar and confronted the victim. A fight ensued and police said surveillance footage from inside the bar shows the victim fought back and overtook Fleurymond-Amy, falling with him into one of the booths in the restaurant's dining area. Patrons in the restaurant, meanwhile, ran and ducked for cover as shots rang out. At one point, police said, Fleurymond-Amy can be seen racking the slide on his handgun and firing at least three times at the victim, who ran out the back of the restaurant after being shot. Police arrived to find the victim had been shot multiple times and had suffered gunshot wounds in both legs. Police found three empty 9 mm bullet casings and another live round on the floor. In the application for the arrest warrant, New London police Detective Heriberto Rivera, the lead investigator in the case, detailed the investigation that led to Fleurymond-Amy's March 17 arrest. Police, using city surveillance camera footage, immediately identified the getaway vehicle as a black 2005 Infiniti FX35. They used software to zoom in on the face of the driver as the car was stopped at a stoplight on Bank Street, police reports show. Police issued an alert to area departments to be on the lookout for the car. On Jan. 31, Montville police contacted New London police with a possible location of the suspect's car. One of Montville's police license plate reader cameras had identified the vehicle's owner as 61-year-old Bernadin Amy, a resident of 49 Sandy Lane in Norwich. The information was relayed to Norwich police, who stopped the vehicle on Boswell Avenue and spoke to Amy. Amy, police said, revealed his son had borrowed his car on the night of the shooting. Police said Amy was also able to identify his son in photographs as the man driving the vehicle on the night of the shooting. Police said they tried to locate Fleurymond-Amy at 46 Golden St. in Norwich but were told by his sister that he no longer lived there. It is unclear from police reports where Fleurymond-Amy was found. Police declined to comment on the case. The second suspect has not been publicly identified by police. Police have not identified the victim of the shooting, who was taken to Lawrence + Memorial Hospital for treatment of his injuries. Police said the victim said he did not know who shot him and told police, 'I don't want to talk to any detective,' the arrest warrant states. The case remains under investigation. Fleurymond-Amy is due back in New London Superior Court on April 22. Police said Fleurymond-Amy has been arrested in the past on charges that include third-degree robbery, third-degree assault and conspiracy to commit fourth-degree larceny.
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Yahoo
Man wounded in New London shooting at Bank Street restaurant
NEW LONDON, Conn. (WTNH) — A man was shot at a restaurant in New London Thursday night, according to police. Officers responded to Favorites Bistro Bar at 90 Bank St. just before 9 p.m. after getting a report that hots were fired and someone might have been shot. They found a 27-year-old man with a gunshot wound to his lower body, according to police. He was taken to a hospital for further treatment. Connecticut residents urged to check for unclaimed property Police said the shooting does not appear to have been random. Anyone who has information is asked to call the New London Police Department's Detective Bureau at (860) 447-1481 or submit a tip through the New London Tips 411 system by texting NLPDTip and the information to Tip411 (847411). News 8 reached out to Favorites Bistro Bar for comment. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Yahoo
Man taken to hospital following shooting at CT bar
A shooting at a bar in New London on Thursday night landed a man in the hospital. Officers at 8:54 p.m. responded to the Favorites Bistro Bar, located at 90 Bank St., on the report of gunshots and a possible gunshot victim, according to Brian M. Wright, chief of the New London Police Department. Wright said responding officers found a 27-year-old man who appeared to be suffering from a gunshot wound to his lower extremity. The man received medical attention from police before he was taken to Lawrence + Memorial Hospital. His condition was not immediately clear. According to Wright, officers established a crime scene and collected evidence. They also canvassed the surrounding area. Wright said investigators do not believe the shooting was random. Police are still investigating. Anyone with information has been asked to contact the New London Police Department's Detective Bureau at 860-447-1481. Information can be shared anonymously through the New London Tips 411 system by texting 'NLPDTip' plus the information to Tip411 (847411).
