After Suspect Fired Gun, Then Ducked Into Apartment, Cops Find Bullets In Closet, Gun In Sofa: Police

NEW ROCHELLE, NY — A New Rochelle man's flight from the scene where he fired a gun was not particularly well thought out, according to police.

The New Rochelle Police Department says that around 8:55 p.m., last Wednesday, patrol units responded to Webster Avenue and Remington Place, after receiving several reports of shots fired.

Witnesses told police that the suspect was a Black male with short black hair, a beard, and possibly wearing gray clothing. He reportedly fled into 160 Remington Place after the incident.

Detectives developed leads indicating the suspect had entered one specific apartment.

Officers secured that apartment's door while additional units established a perimeter around the crime scene. One 9mm shell casing was found at the scene.

Kenneth Hairston, 35, of New Rochelle, eventually exited the apartment and was taken into custody by detectives, NRPD said.

A search of the apartment found several 9mm rounds in a closet and a loaded SCCY 9mm handgun hidden inside a couch, according to cops.

Hairston was charged with felony second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, and felony first-degree reckless endangerment.

"The New Rochelle Police Department remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of our community," police said. "We appreciate the cooperation of witnesses and residents during this investigation."