Newington Shooting Incident Under Investigation by Inspector General's Office
The Inspector General’s Office is currently conducting an investigation following an incident in Newington where two police officers were shot and a suspect was killed late Friday night. The officers were responding to reports of illegal activity at 9 Fales Street around 11 p.m. and encountered a suspect who attempted to flee on foot. Despite their efforts to apprehend the suspect, a struggle ensued, leading to an officer feeling what he believed to be a firearm on the suspect's person.
The suspect then got into a vehicle and led officers on a chase through Hartford before stopping on Webster Court in Newington. An exchange of gunfire occurred at that point, resulting in the suspect being shot and killed. During the shooting, a Hartford Police Officer and a Rocky Hill Police Officer were also injured but were reported to be in stable condition after being taken to a nearby hospital. A firearm was recovered at the scene.
The names of the officers involved have not been disclosed, and the investigation is ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. The Inspector General’s Office is working to gather all relevant information to provide a comprehensive understanding of what transpired that night.
In conclusion, the incident in Newington involving the shooting of two police officers and a suspect is currently under investigation by the Inspector General’s Office. The officers are recovering from their injuries, and further details about the incident will be released as the investigation progresses.