TORRINGTON — A couple suffered non life-threatening injuries from a gunshot at an apartment on Sunny Lane in what may be a possible accidental discharge.

Police responded to the apartment complex off of East Main Street at 9:07 p.m. for a report of a shot fired.

“Upon arrival of the officers, it was found that a male party, and a female party had both suffered non-life threatening injuries as a result of a single gunshot. The incident was isolated to only one apartment,” Lt. Brett Johnson said.

The firearm was a 9 mm handgun. Police are investigating the incident as a possible accidental discharge.

Both parties were transported to St. Mary’s Hospital where they are recovering.

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