
09/21/2025
Norwich, Connecticut. 06360
Regarding the September 20, 2025, shooting incident at Pistol Pete's Bar & Grill located at 29 Stonington Road in Norwich Connecticut at 11:40 PM.
Norwich police have reported that Two gunshot victims were located and transported to William W. Backus Hospital for evaluation and treatment; their injuries are not life-threatening.
During the investigation, officers located and seized a firearm and other evidence consistent with the shooting. Keith Nival (44) of Norwich was located nearby and, following the investigation, was identified as being involved in the incident as the one with a dangerous weapon.
Arrested: Keith Nival, 44, of Norwich, Connecticut.
Charges:
●Criminal Attempt to Commit Assault in the First Degree
●Criminal Possession of a Firearm
●Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm
●Reckless Endangerment in the First Degree
●Breach of Peace in the Second Degree
These charges are merely accusations. The defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Nival was processed at Norwich Police Headquarters and held on a $250,000 cash/surety bond. He is scheduled to be arraigned at Norwich Superior Court, GA-21, on October 2, 2025.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Detective Mario Castro at the Norwich Police Department at (860) 886-5561 ext. 3156. Tips may be provided anonymously