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CT Teen Fired At Detective Before Officer Shot Him, IG Report Says CT Teen Fired At Detective Before Officer Shot Him, IG Report Says
CT Teen Fired At Detective Before Officer Shot Him, IG Report Says A Connecticut teenager allegedly fired at an officer during a chase, which led to police returning fire and striking him multiple times last week, according to the Connecticut Office of the Inspector General. Investigators have released a preliminary report on the Wednesday, June 24, police shooting in New Britain that left a 17-year-old hospitalized and an 18-year-old in jail.  New Britain police were investigating a shooting that happened around 5:15 a.m. that day when they received reports of a second shots-fired call on Union Street shortly before 3 p.m.  Officers fo…
CT Man Convicted In Deadly Shooting That Killed 1, Wounded Off-Duty Police Captain CT Man Convicted In Deadly Shooting That Killed 1, Wounded Off-Duty Police Captain
CT Man Convicted In Deadly Shooting That Killed 1, Wounded Off-Duty Police Captain A jury has convicted a Connecticut man accused of killing someone and shooting a police officer who rushed to help.  Albert Eaddy, 63, was convicted of murder, felony murder, first-degree robbery, and first-degree assault in connection with the 2019 shooting death of Troy Clark, 46, and the wounding of then-New Haven Police Capt. Anthony Duff, according to New Haven Judicial District State's Attorney John P. Doyle Jr. In a separate proceeding before the court, Eaddy was also found guilty of criminal possession of a firearm. The case stemmed from a shooting reported near Dixwell Avenue…
Long Island Son's Chilling Final Words To Parents Before ‘Suicide By Cop’ Revealed Long Island Son's Chilling Final Words To Parents Before ‘Suicide By Cop’ Revealed
Long Island Son's Chilling Final Words To Parents Before ‘Suicide By Cop’ Revealed A man was shot and killed by police on Long Island after pointing what appeared to be a shotgun at officers during a domestic disturbance. The shooting happened around 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, in Carle Place, Nassau County Police said. Officers responded to a home on Rushmore Avenue after receiving a 911 call from a woman reporting that her 33-year-old son, identified as James Rosano, was “out of control,” highly intoxicated, and refused to leave the residence. Rosano told his mother, “Kiss me, I’m going to go outside and die at the hands of police,” before heading out of the home, P…
CT Police Cleared In Park Shooting Of Knife-Wielding Man Who Sought ‘Suicide by Cop’ CT Police Cleared In Park Shooting Of Knife-Wielding Man Who Sought ‘Suicide by Cop’
CT Police Cleared In Park Shooting Of Knife-Wielding Man Who Sought ‘Suicide by Cop’ State investigators have cleared two police officers in the shooting of a man who attempted “suicide by cop” at a Connecticut park. The Connecticut Office of the Inspector General released its report Tuesday, July 29, on the Naugatuck police-involved shooting of 24-year-old Kyle O'Creene at Baummer Pond Park in April 2024. O'Creene called 911 to report that a man was attacking people with a knife, though he did not say he was the one with the blade. He provided dispatchers with a description of himself and waited for officers to arrive, the report said. When Naugatuck officers showed up at…
Suicide By Cop: US Coast Guard Vet Killed In Police Shooting, Coroner Rules Suicide By Cop: US Coast Guard Vet Killed In Police Shooting, Coroner Rules
Suicide By Cop: US Coast Guard Vet Killed In Police Shooting, Coroner Rules A US Coast Guard Veteran who pointed a rifle at police and was fatally shot in South Whitehall Township staged the encounter in an effort to die by “suicide by cop,” officials confirmed on Friday, June 20. Gary J. Moyer, 73, was killed by South Whitehall Township police after he advanced toward officers while holding a rifle and ignored repeated commands to drop the weapon, according to a detailed report released by Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin Holihan. The shooting happened around 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 28 in the 100 block of North 38th Street. Moyer had placed a 911 c…
CT Community Mourns Man Killed By Police; Lawsuit, Fundraiser Aim To Support Family CT Community Mourns Man Killed By Police; Lawsuit, Fundraiser Aim To Support Family
CT Community Mourns Man Killed By Police; Lawsuit, Fundraiser Aim To Support Family Friends and loved ones of Dyshan Best say he was a kind man who was actively involved in his community through several programs. The 39-year-old, who was shot and killed by Bridgeport police late last month, was buried Monday, April 14, according to a fundraiser created in his memory. While Best’s character has been scrutinized in the press since his death on March 31, friends say he was a caring man who wanted to make a positive impact. They launched a GoFundMe campaign to help cover funeral costs. “He cared about local kids, ran Trunk-or-Treat events on Halloween for them, and had plans …
Police Release Video Of Fatal CT Officer-Involved Shooting Police Release Video Of Fatal CT Officer-Involved Shooting
Police Release Video Of Fatal CT Officer-Involved Shooting The Connecticut Office of the Inspector General has launched an investigation after a police officer shot and killed a 39-year-old man during a foot chase earlier this week. Body-worn camera footage and surveillance video have been released as part of the ongoing probe. Dyshan Best was killed Monday, March 31, after an incident with Bridgeport police, authorities said.  According to the Inspector General’s report, the situation began just before 6 p.m. on East Main Street. Officers were called to the area for reports of a large fight during a gathering tied to a funeral. Police also ha…
Mugshots, Criminal History Released For UPMC Memorial Shooter Diogenes Archangel-Ortiz Mugshots, Criminal History Released For UPMC Memorial Shooter Diogenes Archangel-Ortiz
Mugshots, Criminal History Released For Upmc Memorial Shooter Diogenes Archangel-Ortiz Officials have released mugshots and new details about Diogenes Archangel-Ortiz, the gunman who stormed into UPMC Memorial Hospital, took ICU staff hostage, and shot multiple people—including slain West York Borough Officer Andrew Duarte. Shooter’s Criminal Background Uncovered Court records reveal that Archangel-Ortiz had a violent history, including a 2016 domestic assault where he struck his girlfriend in the head with a wine glass while intoxicated. October 2016 – Neighbors called police after hearing Archangel-Ortiz yell “I’m going to kill you b***” before attacking his then-girlfri…
State Slams ‘Flawed’ Investigation Behind Fatal Police Shooting In CT; Won't Prosecute Cops State Slams ‘Flawed’ Investigation Behind Fatal Police Shooting In CT; Won't Prosecute Cops
State Slams ‘Flawed’ Investigation Behind Fatal Police Shooting In CT; Won't Prosecute Cops A state investigation released this week found that a fatal police shooting of an unarmed man last year was "questionable" and stemmed from a "flawed" investigation. However, investigators said there was not enough evidence to prosecute the officers.  Jonathan Mark Lewis Bell, 39, was shot and killed in Ansonia on Feb. 4, 2024, after Bridgeport narcotics police received a tip that a suspected drug dealer known as "JB" was carrying a gun in his Mercedes-Benz SUV, Office of Inspector General report said.  Without confirming the presence of a weapon, officers tried to pull over…
2 Officers Shot Executing Search Warrant In CT; Suspect Killed: Reports 2 Officers Shot Executing Search Warrant In CT; Suspect Killed: Reports
2 Officers Shot Executing Search Warrant In CT; Suspect Killed: Reports Two West Haven police officers were shot early Wednesday, Jan. 29, while serving warrants in New Haven, reports said. The suspect was killed in a shootout. The officers, whose names and conditions have not been released, were part of a multi-agency task force. They were executing a search warrant at an apartment on Grand Ave. around 5:30 a.m. when gunfire erupted, NBC Connecticut reported. The New Haven police chief will hold a press conference at 1 p.m. to discuss the shooting and provide updates on the officers' conditions. Reports said the unnamed suspect fired multiple shots from insid…
Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting Under Investigation In West Haven Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting Under Investigation In West Haven
Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting Under Investigation In West Haven Police in Connecticut shot and killed a suspect Thursday evening, Sept. 19, near a car wash in New Haven County.  The shooting happened around 5 p.m. near the Splash Car Wash on Boston Post Road in West Haven. Authorities did not identify the victim but said he is a 36-year-old man from the city, Connecticut State Police said.  New Haven Violent Crime Task Force officers were investigating in the Boston Post Road area in West Haven when they noticed the suspect flash a firearm, State Police said.  A Connecticut State Police officer and a New Haven officer opened fire. It's u…