WINOOSKI, Vt. -
Update: Shortly after one Tuesday morning police could be found on a number of Winooski, Vermont streets.
Christine Cusson lives on River Street. When she saw the police, she thought she knew why.
"I heard what I thought to be firecrackers," said Cusson.
But in fact police say it was several gun shots. Here's what police tell us happened:
A group of people went to this river street home looking for someone. When the renter inside said that person wasn't there police say Trinelle Cox and Angel Concepcion attempted to force their way in.
"At that point is when the resident who was armed with a 38 revolver shot the intruder once," said Winooski Police Chief Steve McQueen.
Police say after shooting Cox the renter then shot Concepcion. After Concepcion was shot police say he ran about a quarter of a mile to West Canal Street.
That's when they say someone from inside this building called police saying there was a man laying out front. Police say Cox and Concepcion were with one, maybe two people, who took off after the shooting.
The incident was believed to be over drugs. Cox and Concepcion have been on authorities' radar.
Both they say are suspects in last week's drug related South Burlington shooting. Knowing that Cusson says she's taking extra safety precautions.
"Locking my door, my bedroom door, everything," said Cusson.
Especially now Cusson says after it happened so close to home. Police say Cox and Concepcion will face burglary charges.
Both remain in the hospital in critical condition. As for the person who fired the shots, police say the Chittenden County state attorney's office will investigate whether the shooting was justified.
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Two people were shot in Winooski, Vt. after an attempted home invasion early Tuesday morning at the River Street Apartments.
According to a press release, residents told police that a woman knocked on the door asking for a man. When they wouldn't let her in, the woman and another man forced their way in, assaulting the resident.
Police say, the resident then shot one of the intruders, Trinelle Cox, 25, of New York City, twice. The woman, Angel Concepcion, 31, of Massachusetts was also shot.
Both were taken to Fletcher Allen to be treated for gunshot wounds. Cox and Concepicon are in serious condition in the ICU. They both underwent surgery.
Police are working on charges and looking for two other suspects in the attempted home invasion.
The case is being turned over the state's attorney to see if charges will be filed against the homeowner.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Winooski Police Department at (802)-655-0221.
