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Wealthy New Canaan Financier Killed In Ireland; Son Charged With Fatal Attack: Reports
A Connecticut financier was killed at an Ireland hotel after he flew from the United States to care for his mentally ill son. Now his son is charged with the assault that killed him, the BBC reported.
New York City resident Henry McGowan, age 30, of Brooklyn, is accused of killing his father, 66-year-old John McGowan, of New Canaan, on Tuesday, Nov. 12, the outlet said.
The New York Times reported that Henry flew to Ireland earlier this week to stay at Ballyfin Demesne, a hotel in County Laois. Henry suffers from bipolar disorder, and when John learned his son had left the count…
Machete-Wielding Man Screaming At Strangers Shot, Killed: Police
A 56-year-old Connecticut man was shot and killed after shouting at strangers in an apartment building and waving a machete, authorities said.
John Reynolds, of New Haven, was killed around 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 4, in the Bella Vista Apartments at 321 Eastern St. in New Haven, police said.
Several people called 911 to report Reynolds was banging on apartment doors and waving a machete, authorities said.
When police arrived, Reynolds had been shot and killed by a resident following a fight, officials said. He died at the scene.
It's unclear why Reynolds was…
State Police Seek Person Of Interest, 27, In Fire Set At Parents' Home
State Police are asking the public for help in locating a man wanted in connection with a fire at his parent's home.
The fire broke out around 2:37 a.m. Monday at 242 West Road, in Marlborough, said state police detectives with Troop K.
Following an investigation, detectives said they are looking for the homeowner's son, Reid Keener, 27, in connection with the blaze.
Keener, who has a history of mental illness, is described as being 6-foot 2, 180 pounds, and was last seen wearing a copper-colored shirt, grey board shorts, and flip-flops."
"He is wanted in regards to a warrant…
