On Monday, at approximately 11:32am, Stamford Police patrol units were dispatched to Dunn Ave (parallel to High Ridge Rd hear Rte 15) on a report of a disturbance.
A female caller was heard yelling that her husband was being attacked. While units were en route, dispatch also received a home alarm activation from the same address, and the original call appeared to have been dropped.
Upon arrival, officers made contact with the victims, who reported that two male suspects forced their way into the residence. The male victim stated that one of the suspects, described as a black male wearing an Amazon-style delivery vest, knocked on the door and claimed to have a package that required a signature. When the victim accepted the package and attempted to close the door, the suspect prevented the door from closing and forced his way inside while armed with a silver-colored firearm.
Stamford Police said the victim yelled to his wife to call 911, stating they were being robbed, and instructed her to lock herself in the bedroom. A second male, also described as a black male wearing an Amazon-style vest and armed with a black firearm, then entered the residence. During the incident, the male victim reported being struck multiple times in the face and head with the handgun being held by one of the suspects.
During the assault, the second suspect ran upstairs toward the victim’s wife. The victim’s wife stated that when she looked downstairs and observed her husband being assaulted, the second suspect ran toward her, grabbed her by the neck, threw her onto the bed, and placed a pillow over her head. The victim’s wife stated that she was able to call 911 before the second suspect reached her location.
The male victim also reported that he was able to activate the home’s panic alarm. Once the audible alarm sounded, both suspects fled the residence on foot toward Cedar Heights Road.
As responding units continued to arrive, Stamford Police dispatchers provided patrol units with real-time, critical information, including updates from witnesses and vehicle descriptions. This coordinated flow of information allowed responding officers to quickly adjust their response and focus efforts on locating the fleeing suspects.
Dispatch further advised that a witness reported a suspicious male entering a nearby store, asking for water, and yelling at another individual while on the phone, appearing to ask where someone was. The witness observed the male enter a white vehicle and leave the area and was able to provide a description of the vehicle along with the registration plate.
Responding officers located the vehicle on Cedar Heights Road. An attempted motor vehicle stop was initiated; however, the vehicle fled southbound on High Ridge Road. The suspect vehicle then turned onto Bradley Place, where it was stopped due to a traffic detour. Patrol officers ordered the occupants out of the vehicle, and both individuals were taken into custody without incident.
A subsequent search of the vehicle resulted in the recovery of two handguns. The suspects were identified as Hayes Edmonds, 24, and Sam Oduor, 25, both of Georgia. Both suspects were positively identified by the victims.
Sam Odour, Photo courtesy Stamford Police
Hayes Edmonds Photo courtesy Stamford Police
The victims were transported to Stamford Hospital, where they were treated for minor injuries.
Edmonds and Oduor were charged with Home Invasion, assault, firearms offenses, motor vehicle violations, and Interfering with a 911 call. A bond of $2 million was set for each suspect by the State’s Attorney.
The Stamford Police Department commends the swift response of the Patrol Division, the critical role of police dispatchers in relaying timely and actionable information, and the assistance provided by a vigilant witness, whose observations and prompt reporting significantly aided in the apprehension of the suspects. Additionally, information related to this incident has been shared with surrounding law enforcement agencies to determine whether there are any commonalities or similar incidents reported in other jurisdictions