Arrest Made In Fatal Stamford Shooting: Police

Stamford CT

22 April, 2021

11:50 AM

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STAMFORD, CT — Police have made an arrest in connection to a fatal shooting in Stamford over the weekend that left one person dead and two others injured. In a joint statement Wednesday evening, Lt. Tom Scanlon and Capt. Richard Conklin said Everett Brown, 21, of Stamford, surrendered to police earlier in the day after officers executed a search warrant at his home. (To sign up for Stamford breaking news alerts and more, click here.) Brown was charged with unlawful discharge of a firearm, first-degree reckless endangerment, carrying a pistol without a permit, risk of injury and carrying a dangerous weapon. He is being held on a court-set bond of $1.5 million dollars. Conklin and Scanlon noted additional charges are possible at a later date as the investigation continues. Scanlon previously said there were a number of people who witnessed the shooting, and anyone with information is asked to contact the department's major crimes office at 203-977-4417. According to Scanlon, the shooting happened Sunday around 11 p.m. during a gathering in a parking lot, located at 600 West Ave., while a group of people were hanging out with their vehicles. The parking lot is used by several businesses which were closed at the time, Scanlon said. At some point, a dispute broke out and shots were fired. Scanlon said Courtney Lewis, 19, of Stamford, was shot in the chest and taken to Stamford Hospital, where he died. A 17-year-old was shot in the leg and a 33-year-old was shot in the chest, according to Scanlon. The pair's injuries were not considered life-threatening. They were not identified by police. The Stamford Advocate reports Lewis was a graduate of Stamford High School, where he played football and volleyball. He played on the school's football team for four years and led the team in sacks in his final season. Stamford Public Schools spokesperson Sharon Beadle said Tuesday she could not comment on what school Lewis attended but noted the schools provide extra counseling services for any student or staff member who may need it whenever there is a death in the community that might impact students.