Man Fires Shots at Wife in Bowling Alley Snack Bar: Cops

Police say his wife was opening up the snack bar at Rab's Country Lanes when he entered through a back door

Thursday, Aug 30, 2012  |  Updated 11:08 AM EDT
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A Staten Island man is under arrest for allegedly entering a bowling alley and firing at his wife, who was standing behind a snack bar and was not injured.      

Armando Tritto was charged with attempted assault and criminal use and possession of a firearm.      

Police say his wife, Maureen, was opening up the snack bar at Rab's Country Lanes Wednesday morning when Tritto entered through a back door.      

Maureen Tritto ducked behind the counter and then hid in a storage closet when the shooting began.      
Police say her husband then dropped the revolver and fled. He was arrested a short time later. Police say he complained of chest pains and was taken to a hospital.      

Neighbors said the couple had recently separated.    

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Posted Aug 30, 2012
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