Windsor Christmas Party Shooting Suspect Indicted In Bronx

A 35-year-old Windsor man remains locked up in New York as Connecticut authorities wait to bring him back.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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A 35-year-old Windsor man named Randy Paul Naraine has been indicted by a Bronx County grand jury on multiple charges, including Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, in connection with a shooting that occurred at a Christmas party at Giovanni's Pizza Restaurant & Lounge in Windsor, Connecticut on December 20, 2025. Naraine was arrested by New York State Police following a traffic stop on Interstate 95 in Westchester County shortly after the shooting.

Why it matters

The shooting at the Christmas party in Windsor has raised concerns about public safety and gun violence in the community. Naraine's indictment in New York is a significant development in the ongoing investigation, as Connecticut authorities work to extradite him to face charges related to the incident.

The details

According to police, officers responded to Giovanni's Pizza Restaurant & Lounge in Windsor, Connecticut around 12:21 a.m. on December 20, 2025 for a report of a man shot inside the restaurant, where a Christmas party was underway. The victim was found on the kitchen floor with a gunshot wound to the abdomen and was transported to a local hospital in stable but serious condition. Investigators issued an alert for a 2020 white Toyota Tundra believed to be connected to the shooting. New York State Police later spotted the vehicle on Interstate 95 in Westchester County and conducted a traffic stop, arresting the driver, Randy Paul Naraine, and recovering a handgun.

  • On December 20, 2025, police responded to the shooting at Giovanni's Pizza Restaurant & Lounge around 12:21 a.m.
  • On December 20, 2025, New York State Police spotted the suspect vehicle on Interstate 95 in Westchester County and conducted a traffic stop around 1:54 a.m.
  • On January 9, 2026, a Bronx County grand jury indicted Randy Paul Naraine on multiple charges related to the shooting.

The players

Randy Paul Naraine

A 35-year-old man from Windsor, Connecticut who was indicted by a Bronx County grand jury on multiple charges, including Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, in connection with the shooting at Giovanni's Pizza Restaurant & Lounge in Windsor.

Giovanni's Pizza Restaurant & Lounge

The restaurant in Windsor, Connecticut where the shooting occurred during a Christmas party on December 20, 2025.

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What they’re saying

“As of January 29, 2026 the Bronx District Attorney's Office was not releasing our suspect. They were holding him on their own charges. They are refusing to release him from their custody until their court case is completed.”

— Windsor Police (Patch.com)

What’s next

The investigation remains ongoing, and Windsor police are waiting for Connecticut authorities to be able to bring Naraine back from New York to face charges related to the shooting.

The takeaway

This case highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in coordinating across state lines to apprehend suspects and bring them to justice, particularly in cases involving gun violence. It also underscores the need for continued efforts to address public safety concerns and prevent such incidents from occurring in the first place.