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Deadly Shooting: 26-Year-Old CT Man ID'd As Victim Deadly Shooting: 26-Year-Old CT Man ID'd As Victim
Deadly Shooting: 26-Year-Old CT Man ID'd As Victim A 26-year-old Connecticut man who was shot and killed over the weekend has been identified by police. The shooting took place in New Haven County around 5 a.m., Sunday, June 4, between North Main Street at Division Street in Waterbury. According to Lt. Robert Davis of the Waterbury Police, officers responded to the area of the shooting and found an unoccupied vehicle and evidence of a shooting. The victim, identified as Akeem Campbell, of Waterbury, was taken by private car to St. Vincent's Hospital where he was pronounced dead, Davis said. This incident remains under investigation b…

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by Kathy Reakes
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COVID-19: FDA Authorizes Second Antiviral Pill COVID-19: FDA Authorizes Second Antiviral Pill
Covid-19: FDA Authorizes Second Antiviral Pill For the second time in as many days, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized the use of an antiviral pill to treat mild and moderate COVID-19 cases. On Thursday, Dec. 23, the FDA approved the use of Merck’s molnupiravir pill for emergency use authorization, a day after officials authorized the use of Pfizer’s COVID-19 treatment pill. Earlier story - COVID-19: FDA OKs First Authorized Home Treatment For Virus Merck’s pill has been cleared for use by adults 18 and older who have tested positive for COVID-19 and are at the greatest risk of being hospitalized or dying from t…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Drugmaker To Seek Emergency Approval For Pill To Treat Virus COVID-19: Drugmaker To Seek Emergency Approval For Pill To Treat Virus
Covid-19: Drugmaker To Seek Emergency Approval For Pill To Treat Virus A new pharmaceutical company is throwing its hat in the ring as the country continues its fight against COVID-19. Merck and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics announced on Friday, Oct. 1 that it is planning to apply for federal emergency approval of a pill that can reportedly help prevent hospitalizations and deaths in COVID-19 patients. According to the company, trials have found that the pill - dubbed molnupiravir - could potentially reduce the risk of hospitalization or death in patients with mild to moderate COVID-19 by approximately 50 percent. The results of the late-stage trial have bee…

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by Zak Failla
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CT Man Shot In Incident Involving Child Nabbed In Connection Of Same-Day Shooting Of Woman CT Man Shot In Incident Involving Child Nabbed In Connection Of Same-Day Shooting Of Woman
CT Man Shot In Incident Involving Child Nabbed In Connection Of Same-Day Shooting Of Woman A Connecticut man who was shot last week with a 10-year-old boy has been arrested for shooting a woman earlier the same day. Derek St. Hilaire, age 21, of Waterbury, was apprehended on Sunday, Sept. 26 for the shooting of an 18-year-old woman on Thursday, Sept. 23. St. Hilaire was charged for the shooting after he was released from the hospital after being treated for gunshots wounds, according to Lt. Robert Davis, of the Waterbury Police. See Related Story: Suspect At Large After 10-Year-Old, Man Shot On CT Roadway The shooting of the woman took place on John Street earlier in the d…

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by Kathy Reakes
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ID Released For Man Found Shot To Death In Driveway Of CT Home, Police Say ID Released For Man Found Shot To Death In Driveway Of CT Home, Police Say
ID Released For Man Found Shot To Death In Driveway Of CT Home, Police Say Police have identified a man who was found shot to death in the driveway of a Connecticut home. New Haven County resident Timothy Hughes, age 39, was found around 11:35 p.m., on Friday, Sept. 10, when police responded to shots fired complaint in Waterbury in the area of Southview Street. Upon the officer’s arrival, Huges, of Waterbury, was located inside a vehicle in the driveway of the residence suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, said Sgt. Robert Davis of the Waterbury Police.  Medical assistance was administered by responding officers. Emergency medical personnel resp…

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by Kathy Reakes
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CT Man Charged In Murder Of 24-Year-Old Found Shot In Head, Police Say CT Man Charged In Murder Of 24-Year-Old Found Shot In Head, Police Say
CT Man Charged In Murder Of 24-Year-Old Found Shot In Head, Police Say Police have arrested a Connecticut man in connection with the alleged murder of an area man. Waterbury Police arrested New Haven County man Kyshone Jackson, age 45, of Waterbury on Monday, July 12, for the Saturday, July 10 murder of Davante Echols. Echols, 24, of Waterbury, was found shot in the head in the area of 19 Bronson Street, said Waterbury PD Sgt. Robert Davis. He died shortly after at a local hospital.  Investigations led detectives to find that Jackson was involved in the incident.  Jackson was taken into custody at police headquarters and charged with the…

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by Kathy Reakes
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CT Man Shot, Killed On City Street, Police Say CT Man Shot, Killed On City Street, Police Say
CT Man Shot, Killed On City Street, Police Say A Connecticut man was found shot and killed when police responded to a weapons complaint.  The incident took place around 7:57 p.m., Saturday, July 10 in the area of 19 Bronson Street in Waterbury, in New Haven County, said Sgt. Robert Davis. According to Davis, when officers arrived on the scene they found the man with a gunshot wound. The man received medical attention from responding officers and emergency medical personnel and was transported to an area hospital via ambulance for further treatment.  The man was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at th…

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by Kathy Reakes
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CT Man On Stolen Motorcycle Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash, Police Say CT Man On Stolen Motorcycle Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash, Police Say
CT Man On Stolen Motorcycle Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash, Police Say A 31-year-old Connecticut man allegedly driving a stolen motorcycle at a high rate of speed was killed after crashing with another vehicle. The crash took place around 12:14 a.m., Wednesday, June 30 in the area of 1565 Main St., in Waterbury, said Sgt. Robert Davis. According to Davis, the motorcycle struck a vehicle and was ejected from the bike. He was rushed to an area hospital where he died from his injuries. A preliminary investigation found that the driver of the motorcycle was traveling at a high rate of speed and struck a 2014 Honda Accord that was making a U-turn in the …

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by Kathy Reakes
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CT Murder Suspect Nabbed By US Marshals CT Murder Suspect Nabbed By US Marshals
CT Murder Suspect Nabbed By US Marshals Police in Fairfield County nabbed a man wanted for the murder of another man last month. Gerome Philips, age 23, of the Bronx, was arrested on Tuesday, June 8 by US Marshals and extradited to Waterbury, on Friday, June 11, said Sgt. Robert Davis of the Waterbury Police. Philips faces charges regarding the murder of 25-year-old James Smith of Waterbury on Thursday, May 13. Philips was charged with: Murder Criminal use of a weapon Carrying a pistol without a permit Illegal discharge of a firearm Illegal sale or transfer of a pistol or revolver. He is being held on a $2 million bo…

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by Kathy Reakes
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CT Hit-Run Driver That Killed One, Injured Another Nabbed, Police Say CT Hit-Run Driver That Killed One, Injured Another Nabbed, Police Say
CT Hit-Run Driver That Killed One, Injured Another Nabbed, Police Say A Connecticut hit-and-run driver man allegedly struck two people crossing a roadway, killing one, has been arrested by police.  Christopher Luna, age 29, of Waterbury, was turned himself in to police on Monday, March 29, for the incident which took place on Tuesday, March 23, in Waterbury, said Waterbury Police Sgt Robert Davis. Christopher Luna being taken into custody.Waterbury Police Department According to Davis, when officers responded to the scene, they found two pedestrians were on the shoulder of the roadway in the area of 900 Meriden Road. Both of the pedestrians were hit by a…

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by Kathy Reakes