One of the two people suspected in a shooting at Union Station in New Haven on July 5 that injured a man has been arrested in Derby and is in custody.
MTA police said 19-year-old Dayron Sanchez was taken into custody at his home on Mansfield Street in Derby and he is being charged with assault, criminal possession of a firearm and criminal possession of a pistol.
Derby police said they assisted MTA’s Emergency Services Unit around 9 p.m. Wednesday to make the arrest,
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MTA police had released surveillance photos in the hopes that someone recognized the two people believed to have been involved in the shooting and said investigators identified Sanchez through public tips that came in after they released the photos.
Sanchez surrendered from his home Wednesday night without incident. Upon searching the home, police said they found the weapon they believe was used in the shooting.
During the time of the arrest, there were family members in Sanchez's home, including a 3-year-old child, who were evacuated from the building, according to police.
Police called the July 5 shooting a possible dispute between the suspects and the victim.
They say the fight broke out on a train and spilled out onto the platform between tracks. A man was found on the train platform with multiple gunshot wounds and was taken to the hospital with critical injuries.
The victim, a 34-year-old New Haven resident who is originally from New Jersey, was recently released from the hospital, MTA police said Thursday.
New Haven Police said the victim was targeted.
Authorities are still searching for a second suspect in the case. They believe the second suspect did not fire a weapon. No other information was revealed about the second suspect.
Since the suspects and victims appear to have known each other, New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker said Thursday that the public is not in danger.
"It is very important for people to understand that Union Station is a safe place." Elicker said. "Thousands of people come here every day, and this situation, though deeply unfortunate, was one that was very, very, very unusual."
The MTA is leading the investigation. New Haven police, Amtrak police and state police are also investigating.
Anyone with information is asked to contact MTA Police at 718-361-2212. Callers can remain anonymous.
