Intent To Murder Charges, 3 To Hospital, After Milford Dispute

MILFORD, MA—Two men are facing charges, including intent to murder, and three men landed in the hospital after a dispute in Milford on Friday, said Milford Police Chief Thomas O'Loughlin.

Around 8:47 p.m. on Nov. 10, Milford police got a 911 call that a domestic incident was taking place at 1 Pheasant Circle in Milford, where they also learned shots had been fired.

When police arrived, they found three injured people: Michael E Rooney, 67, Pheasant Circle, suffered a gunshot wound to the foot; Michael S. Rooney, 40, Depot Street, Milford, suffered a gunshot wound to a finger; and Keith Putnam, 27, Pheasant Circle, suffered an injury to the head.

All three were brought to UMass Medical Center; Michael S. Rooney and Putnam were treated and released, and Michael E. Rooney remains in the hospital.

An investigation of the incident resulted in the arrests and charged of the following:

Michael S. Rooney, 40, Depot Street, Milford:
• Assault And Battery With A Dangerous Weapon
• Assault With Intent To Murder
• Assault And Battery On A Person Over 60 Years Of Age With Serious Injury
• Carrying A Dangerous Weapon To Wit A Handgun
• Discharge Of A Firearm Within 500 Feet Of A Dwelling Of Another

Keith Putnam, 27, Pheasant Circle, Apt. #8:

• Assault And Battery With A Dangerous Weapon
• Assault With Intent To Murder
• Assault And Battery On A Person Over 60 Years Of Age With Serious Injury
• Carrying A Dangerous Weapon To Wit A Handgun
• Discharge Of A Firearm Within 500 Feet Of A Dwelling Of Another

Keith Putnam is being held at the Milford Police Headquarters on $50,000 cash bail and Michael S. Rooney is being held on $25,000 cash bail pending their arraignment in the Milford District Court on Monday, Nov. 13.