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ID Released For 20-Year-Old CT Man Killed In Shooting ID Released For 20-Year-Old CT Man Killed In Shooting
ID Released For 20-Year-Old CT Man Killed In Shooting Police have released the identity of a Fairfield County man killed in what police are calling an alleged drug deal gone wrong. Johnny Class, age 20, of Stratford, was killed in New Haven County in Ansonia on Tuesday, April 5, on Hubbell Avenue near Sixth Street. The shooting took place “during an attempted drug purchase” Ansonia police said at the time of the crime. Police said the suspect, who is still at large, fired into the Honda Class was sitting in, striking and killing him. The driver of the Honda then fled the scene before stopping on Main Street to call 911, police said. "Chief …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Self-Defense? Video Of Basketball Star's Death May Contradict Suspect's Story Self-Defense? Video Of Basketball Star's Death May Contradict Suspect's Story
Self-Defense? Video Of Basketball Star's Death May Contradict Suspect's Story The man accused of fatally shooting a young, basketball star said he fired in self-defense after the victim allegedly became enraged by the man’s laughter. Video footage of the incident, though, appears to dispute this.  Court documents that were recently released reveal the shooter’s side of the story as well as witness statements and the contents of surveillance video. Jason Stone, 33, of East Hartford, said he shot Albertus Magnus basketball player Jaquawn Walters, of Hartford, 24, following a drug deal. Surveillance video appears to show Walters walking backward away from Stone.…

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by Kristin Palpini