Man Escapes Unharmed as Two Men Shoot at Him While Walking His Dog

Accident – Death – Obituary News : SWANTON, Vt. — Two individuals have been apprehended on Tuesday evening following an incident where they allegedly fired shots at a man while he was out walking his dog. The Swanton Village Police Department responded to a report from a 55-year-old man who claimed to have been confronted by a group of individuals traveling in a black utility van while he was enjoying an evening stroll with his pet companion.

The victim, who had a headlamp on during his walk, stated that the assailants questioned him about why he was flashing his light at them before one of them proceeded to discharge a firearm at him four times. Fortunately, the man managed to escape unharmed by swiftly taking cover amidst the nearby trees.

Shortly after, law enforcement officers spotted the suspect vehicle as it pulled into the driveway of a residence located on Grand Avenue. Swiftly conducting a traffic stop, the police were able to apprehend the driver, identified as Jared Parizo, following a brief interaction. However, upon the arrival of the authorities, the passenger, Enrique Hemingway, promptly fled into the house.

After a few minutes, Hemingway emerged from the residence and engaged in a confrontational altercation with the officers. To everyone’s surprise, a juvenile male also exited the van and caught the officers off guard, granting Parizo the opportunity to break free and deliver a kick to one of the officers’ shins. Nevertheless, the police swiftly regained control of the situation and successfully placed both Parizo and Hemingway into a police cruiser.

During the course of the investigation, the juvenile male corroborated the victim’s account, confirming that Parizo had indeed discharged the firearm at him. Subsequently, Hemingway was remanded into custody, with bail set at $10,000, and was arraigned on Wednesday for charges of aggravated assault.

On the other hand, Parizo received a citation and is required to appear in court in December to answer for the charge of simple assault on a police officer.

This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of public safety and the role of law enforcement in ensuring the well-being of individuals within the community. The Swanton Village Police Department remains committed to investigating this matter thoroughly and ensuring that justice is served..