Husband in custody following domestic assault incident in Enfield

ENFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — A woman is injured and a man is facing charges after a domestic incident involving a rifle and a shotgun early Monday morning in Enfield, police said.

Authorities said they received a call reporting a domestic violence incident at Post Office Road just before 1:00 a.m. According to police, a physical altercation took place in the upstairs master bedroom between the husband and wife.

The wife allegedly sustained “significant” head trauma, caused by an object, police said. The Husband allegedly discharged at least one round of what police believe was a shotgun in the bedroom, then used a rifle.

Subsequently, a physical altercation occurred between the husband and adult son, and the rifle was discharged twice, according to police.

Injuries from gunfire have not been reported.

The wife was taken to an area hospital for head trauma treatment, and the husband was taken to a hospital with an apparent finger amputation, police said.

The husband is now in police custody, where he is facing charges, police said.

A portion of the road was shut down as authorities investigated, but it has since reopened.

This is a developing story. Stay with Channel 8 for updates.