Suspect Dead, 2 Officers Hurt After Pursuit Ends in Gunfire in Newington
Police said the officers are in stable condition after an exchange of gunfire left the suspect dead and a gun recovered.
- On Friday at 11 p.m., a multi-town pursuit ended in a shootout on Webster Court in Newington, leaving a suspect dead and two police officers injured. The incident began after a suspect fled on foot from 9 Fales Street in Hartford.
- Hartford Police Department officers investigating illegal activity at 9 Fales Street attempted to detain a suspect who broke free and fled in a vehicle. Police pursued the suspect south before stopping the vehicle near the Rocky Hill town line.
- Officer Alex Diaz of the Hartford Police and a Rocky Hill Police Department officer were shot during the exchange of gunfire. Both were transported to a hospital in stable condition and have since been released to recover at home.
- "Devastated" by the incident, Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam said, "Our hearts and thoughts are with the injured officers and their families." Rocky Hill Mayor Allan Smith expressed relief the Rocky Hill officer is recovering at home.
- The Office of Inspector General has assumed the investigation, according to police, who recovered a firearm at the scene. Authorities have not yet released the identity of the deceased suspect, while U.S. Rep. John Larson called for a full investigation.
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Two Connecticut police officers were shot and one suspect died during an exchange of fire. According to local authorities, the incident occurred following a persecution that began in Hartford City and ended up in the town of Newington, a town south of the city. Agents were identified as Alex Diaz, Hartford Police Officer, and Jon Escobar, Rocky Hill Police Officer. Both were taken to a hospital after the confrontation and were subsequently disch…
Connecticut police officers shot, suspect killed after attempted arrest sparks hectic chase – Democratic Accent
Two Connecticut police officers were shot, and a suspect was killed, after an attempted arrest led to a car chase and exchange of gunfire near Hartford late Friday, authorities said. Hartford police officers were investigating what the department described as illegal activity at about 11:07 p.m., when a male suspect ran from the scene. An officer chased the suspect and attempted to take him into custody. During a struggle, the officer felt what …
Officers involved in Newington shooting released from hospital
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A Hartford police officer involved in a shooting in the line of duty Friday night was released from the hospital Saturday afternoon. The Hartford Police Department said officer Alex Diaz put himself in harm’s way while serving the community. Diaz and a Rocky Hill police officer were shot while pursuing a [...]
Two police officers shot, suspect dead after car chase in Hartford, Connecticut area
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