Norwich, Conn./WTIC Radio - The state Inspector General has determined that a Norwich police officer was justified in his use of force after coming under fire from a man armed with a semi-automatic rifle in 2021.
A report released today says the then-28-year-old Andrew O'Lone sprayed Officer Scott Dupointe's police cruiser with bullets near the Woodward Park housing complex on the night of October 26, 2021.
Dupointe exited the vehicle and returned fire with two shots, the report says.
Neither O'Lone or Dupointe was wounded.
The report says the police officer determined O'Lone was a threat to himself and members of the community.
O'Lone had mental health issues, according to his mother, whom O'Lone contacted in Maryland after the shooting, the report indicates.
It hasn't been determined how he obtained the weapon. He later turned himself in to police.
O'Lone remains in custody facing a number of charges including attempted murder and attempted assault.
"The investigation establishes that Officer Scott Dupointe used deadly force against
Andrew O’Lone to stop O’Lone from shooting at him and to prevent O’Lone from possibly
shooting at others", the report said.