Man charged with threatening after home, vehicle hit by bullets in West Hartford
A Hartford man has been charged with threatening following an incident in West Hartford in which a home and vehicle were struck by gunfire, police said.
Janile Anthony Cowan, 31, of Hartford, was arrested on a warrant Monday night and charged with second-degree threatening, according to the West Hartford Police Department.
Cowan’s arrest, police said, came after “an exhaustive search” conducted by multiple investigative units. Cowan may face additional charges as the investigation continues, police said Tuesday.
Officers responded to a property damage complaint in West Hartford on Sunday and found damage to a home and an unoccupied vehicle that were consistent with gunfire, according to police.
Investigators believe the incident was isolated and targeted, police said.
Although it appeared people were home when the bullets were fired, police said, no injuries were reported.
Cowan was being held in lieu of bonds totaling $220,000, police said.
Anyone with information is asked to contact West Hartford police at 860-523-5203 or use the department’s tip line at 860-570-8969 or whpdtips@westhartfordct.gov.