STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

CASE#: 20B501314

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Detective Lt. Christopher Barber                            

STATION: New Haven                     

CONTACT#: 802-388-4919

DATE/TIME: 5-29-20 0651 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: 38 Hillside Drive, Starksboro

VIOLATION: Weapons offense

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

The Vermont State Police is investigating a shooting that occurred Friday morning, May 29, 2020, in Starksboro that left a man with non-life-threatening injuries. 

On 5-29-20 at 0651, troopers assigned to the New Haven barracks, along with detectives assigned to the Criminal Division, responded to a suspicious complaint that had originated in the town of Starksboro. Investigation revealed that a firearm was discharged inside the residence, injuring a 30-year-old man. The victim was subsequently transported to the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington, where he was treated for an injury to his lower extremities. The injury was not life-threatening. The victim's name is being withheld at this time pending the ongoing police investigation. 

There is no danger to the public, and this investigation remains active.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Sgt. Michael Notte at the New Haven barracks at 802-388-4919. Tips also may be submitted online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.   

Detective Lieutenant Christopher Barber

Bureau of Criminal Investigation-Troop B-West

Vermont State Police

Rutland Barracks

124 State Place

Rutland, VT 05701

Barracks (802) 773-9101

Fax (802) 775-6968