Connecticut State Police Detectives assigned to Central District Major Crime are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Cheshire.
On 6/22/2018 at 7:04 pm the Cheshire Police responded to 137 Fairway Drive to investigate a reported domestic violence disturbance. The victim of the domestic violence was able to flee the residence upon the arrival of Cheshire Police.
The suspect, Cameron Pernin, then exited his home armed with a semi-automatic handgun and began firing at officers. Three Cheshire police officers returned fire, striking Pernin at least one time. Pernin sustained non-life-threatening injuries and retreated into his home where he remained barricaded. Cheshire Police made contact with Pernin and were able to talk him into surrendering a short time later. Pernin was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
While being processed at CPD, the Connecticut State Police served an arrest warrant for Cameron Pernin, stemming from the same incident. He was charged with two counts of Attempted Assault in the First Degree, and one count of Criminal Possession of a Pistol or Revolver. His court-set bond for these charges is $750,000.00.