Popular Area Magician Identified as New Milford Cop Shooter: Report

New Milford, CT — A New Milford magician who has worked at countless restaurants and family events in the greater Danbury area over the last two decades has been identified as the man who engaged New Milford police in a standoff and shot a police officer, according to The News Times.

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On June 26, Kevin Mohan, 46, also known as "Mo Magic," was found by New Milford Police Department at 30 Candlewood Lake Road South in possession of a handgun, making threats and refusing to drop his weapon, police said.

Mohan refused to comply with officers' orders to drop his weapon and shot Officer Charles Cochran in the ankle, police said. Mohan was held on $500,000 bond pending his court date. He was charged with unlawful discharge of a firearm and breach of peace.

Earlier on the same day, Mohan wrote two cryptic posts on his Facebook page, referring to himself as "The Don."

Mo Kevin Mohan, June 26 at 12:16am · New Milford, CT ·

"I have very unique skills learned over many years. You do not mess with the Don freely."

Mo Kevin Mohan

"you will be hunted!"

Mo Kevin Mohan, June 26 at 12:20am · New Milford, CT ·

"I know who you are!!!!!!
Pain comes in many forms!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

According to his Facebook page, Mohan worked as a school security guard at Canterbury School and at New Milford Hospital.

Mohan was a member of a local magic group which met in Bethel. He was a long-time performer at Chuck's Steak House in Danbury in the mid-'90s, entertaining guests as they dined with their families.

Mohan appeared in court on Monday to answer to the charges of shooting the officer after a 30-minute standoff. He was wearing hospital gown and limping due to a recent surgery, The News Times reported. His attorney Lawrence Peck told the judge that Mohan had mental health issues but has been clean and sober for years. A colleague told the paper that his mental health had been in decline since his surgery.

Mohan wrote on his Facebook page that he recently completed a FEMA training entitled, "Active Shooter: What You Can Do" and posted his certificate of completion.

Mohan describes himself on his website as a "self-taught magician since age 12," who performs magic full time, lectures other magicians and performs for a limited clientele."

He is next due to appear in Bantam Superior Court on July 19, 2016.

Image via "Mo Magic" Facebook

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