A man with a gun causing a disturbance at a Newtown bar had to be Tased by Police when he began punching officers.  Newtown Police responded to Cover Two Sports Cafe in Sandy Hook Center early Saturday morning on a report of a man who refused to leave. 

35-year old Christopher Deluca was asked several times to leave by employees, and police, but refused.   As officers moved in to escort Deluca out, he became combative and punched the officers. They were able to subdue Deluca on the ground, when he attempted to remove the gun from the officer's holster. Officers then tased and sprayed Deluca. 

A Police spokesman says they do not believe alcohol played a role in this incident and the suspect was angry about another issue which they say makes the incident that much more concerning. 

Deluca was charged with criminal trespass, interfering with an officer, assault on an officer, breach of peace and criminal attempt to steal a firearm. 

Lt. Aaron Bahamonde says it was extremely fortunate that Deluca was not able to get the officers gun, the officers were in no doubt in a fight for their lives as he wanted that gun.  He continued in a statement, saying if it were not for the training and strength of the officers the situation could have easily had a totally different outcome.