Victim shot, car stolen while meeting man from Snapchat in Eastford – WFSB

EASTFORD, CT (WFSB) – A man was shot and robbed after meeting another man from Snapchat for an alleged transaction on Saturday night in Eastford. Police arrested King Michael Adoty, 19, from Woodstock for the incident. According to state police, the shooting and theft happened around 8:50 p.m. Authorities did not clarify exactly where it happened in town. Police said the victim reportedly arranged to meet an individual who he only knew as ‘Adoty’ through Snapchat for some type of transaction. According to the victim, Adoty entered the man’s car and shot him in the leg before fleeing with another man in a silver Volvo sedan. The investigation was then taken over by Eastern District Major Crime Detectives. Investigators found the victim’s car which became a second crime scene on Mill Bridge Road. Police said they collected suspected marijuana, vape cartridges, clothing, and high capacity 9mm magazine from the car. Adoty was arrested after matching the description from the victim and having previously been seen driving a silver 2015 Volvo S80. Authorities said Adoty admitted his involvement in the shooting during an interview. They also mentioned that he confessed to discarding the firearm when he fled the shooting scene. He
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