On Saturday, July 13, 2024, at 6:54 PM, Norwalk Police Combined Dispatch received multiple 911 calls reporting shots fired at the 200 block of Ely Avenue, the Roodner Court Public Housing Complex. Patrol Officers arrived and found evidence of gunfire. A 15-year-old victim was subsequently dropped off at Norwalk Hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. The Detective Bureau took over the investigation, leading to the swift arrest of the shooter. Further investigation revealed the involvement of other participants, resulting in arrest warrants for those individuals. As of now, all involved parties have been arrested.

Essence Broome, 33, was arrested on August 2, 2024. She faces charges of Risk of Injury to a Child and Trespassing 3rd Degree, with a bond set at $100,000. Her court date is August 16, 2024. Latrel Stewart, 24, was also arrested on August 2, 2024. He is charged with Breach of Peace 2nd Degree, Criminal Attempt of Assault 2nd Degree, and Criminal Trespass 3rd Degree, with a bond set at $50,000. His court date is August 16, 2024.