ID Released For 15-Year-Old Shot, Killed At Teen's Birthday Party In Fairfield County ID Released For 15-Year-Old Shot, Killed At Teen's Birthday Party In Fairfield County
ID Released For 15-Year-Old Shot, Killed At Teen's Birthday Party In Fairfield County Police have released the identity of a 15-year-old Fairfield County boy shot during a large birthday party at a church banquet center. Zion Burton, of Bridgeport, was killed in Fairfield at the Calvin United Church banquet hall on Kings Highway East around 10:30 p.m., Saturday, July 9. The teen was gunned down just six days before his 16th birthday, said Lt. Michael Paris, of the Fairfield Police. "On behalf of Chief Robert Kalamaras and the entire Fairfield Police Department, we offer our most sincere condolences to Zion’s family," Paris said. "Our investigators are working dili…
Suspect On Run After Juvenile Killed At Large Fairfield County Birthday Party, Police Say Suspect On Run After Juvenile Killed At Large Fairfield County Birthday Party, Police Say
Suspect On Run After Juvenile Killed At Large Fairfield County Birthday Party, Police Say A suspect is on the run after a male juvenile was killed during a shooting at a large 13th birthday party at a banquet hall in Fairfield County. The shooting took place in Fairfield at the Calvin United Church banquet hall on Kings Highway East around 10:30 p.m., Saturday, July 9. First arriving officers located an unresponsive male victim in the hall and immediately began lifesaving measures. The victim was transported to Saint Vincent’s Medical Center by AMR where he died as a result of his injuries, said Lt. Michael Paris of the Fairfield Police.  Soon after, police received n…
Man Dies After Shooting Near CT Intersection Man Dies After Shooting Near CT Intersection
Man Dies After Shooting Near CT Intersection A man was found dead in Connecticut after police responded to a call for shots fired. The incident took place in New London County around 10:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 5 in the area of Colman Street and West Pleasant Street in the city of New London. Upon arriving on the scene, officers located and treated an adult man that had sustained life-threatening injuries, Capt. Matthew Galante, of the New London Police, said. The man, who has not been identified pending notification of family members, was transported to Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead, Galante said.  "The incident…
CT Woman Dies From Injuries In Shooting Over Dog That Left Two Others Dead, Police Say CT Woman Dies From Injuries In Shooting Over Dog That Left Two Others Dead, Police Say
CT Woman Dies From Injuries In Shooting Over Dog That Left Two Others Dead, Police Say A Connecticut woman who was shot during a dispute between neighbors over a dog that left two others dead has died from her injuries. Nikia Rankins, age 27, of Hartford, died on Friday, July 1 from injuries incurred during the incident on Sunday, June 19. Rankins was found shot when police responded to a report of gunfire at a multi-family home on Franklin Avenue and located three unresponsive victims with gunshot wounds, said Lt. Aaron Boisvert of the Hartford Police. See Earlier Story: Dispute Over Dog Leads To Shooting Deaths Of Man, Woman In Hartford The couple, identified as…
Liquor Permit Suspended At Fairfield County Restaurant After Large Fight, Shooting Liquor Permit Suspended At Fairfield County Restaurant After Large Fight, Shooting
Liquor Permit Suspended At Fairfield County Restaurant After Large Fight, Shooting A Fairfield County restaurant had its liquor license suspended following a shooting during a large fight. Wafu Asian Bistro at 3671 Post Road in Southport, a hamlet of the Town of Fairfield, had the license suspended by the state Consumer Protection Commission following the event that took place on Sunday, June 19. According to DCP, the suspension was based on a complaint from the Fairfield Police Department, regarding a "brawl," that took place at the restaurant and ended with one person being shot. On Sunday, Wafu was the scene of a large party, brawl, and shooting during which approxima…
Police ID Man Wanted In Shooting Of 2-Year-Old CT Boy Police ID Man Wanted In Shooting Of 2-Year-Old CT Boy
Police ID Man Wanted In Shooting Of 2-Year-Old CT Boy Police have identified a man wanted in connection with the shooting of a 2-year-old Connecticut boy. The child was shot in the torso in New Haven County in Waterbury on Tuesday, June 21 at 99 Pinecrest Drive. Police identified the shooter as 20-year-old Kharis Samuels, of Waterbury, said the Waterbury Police Department. The family did not call 911 and instead brought the toddler to Waterbury Hospital around 1:35 p.m. The hospital notified police, and the child was then flown to Connecticut Children's hospital, where he is listed in critical, but stable condition, police said. According to…
Dispute Over Dog Leads To Shooting Deaths Of Man, Woman In CT Neighborhood, Police Say Dispute Over Dog Leads To Shooting Deaths Of Man, Woman In CT Neighborhood, Police Say
Dispute Over Dog Leads To Shooting Deaths Of Man, Woman In CT Neighborhood, Police Say A dispute between neighbors over a dog led to a deadly shooting that left two Connecticut residents dead and another in critical condition. The incident took place in Hartford around 9 p.m., Sunday, June 19 at 67 Franklin Ave. According to Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin, Christina Dang, age 27, and Chase Eugene Garrett, age 39, were killed, who spoke about the incident at a press conference Monday, June 20. Police responded to a report of gunfire at the multi-family home and found three unresponsive victims with gunshot wounds, said Lt. Aaron Boisvert of the Hartford Police. The cou…
Gunfire Erupts Inside Fairfield County Walgreens, Police Say Gunfire Erupts Inside Fairfield County Walgreens, Police Say
Gunfire Erupts Inside Fairfield County Walgreens, Police Say Police in Fairfield County are investigating a shooting that took place at a Walgreens. The incident happened in Stratford around 3:20 p.m., Sunday, June 12 at the store located at 1606 Barnum Ave. Officers responded after gunfire erupted in the store, said Capt. Frank Eannotti of the Stratford Police. "During the incident, several persons were involved in the shooting and at this time some of the involved parties have been identified by investigators," Eannotti said. There are no life-threatening injuries reported and the investigation is active and ongoing, Eannotti said. Police did no…
Fairfield County Man Killed On Street In Targeted Attack, Police Say Fairfield County Man Killed On Street In Targeted Attack, Police Say
Fairfield County Man Killed On Street In Targeted Attack, Police Say A 37-year-old Fairfield County man has died after being shot multiple times on a city street in what police are calling a targeted attack. The incident took place in Bridgeport around 1:30 a.m., Friday, June 10 in the 100 block of Pricilla Circle. When police arrived on the scene, they found the Bridgeport man lying down in the street with multiple gunshot wounds, said Capt. Kevin Gilleran of the Bridgeport Police. AMR ambulance arrived and quickly transported the victim to an area hospital where he later died, Gilleran said, The detective bureau has since processed the crime scene, colle…
Suspect Nabbed In CT Shooting That Left Woman Dead, Another Critically Injured Suspect Nabbed In CT Shooting That Left Woman Dead, Another Critically Injured
Suspect Nabbed In CT Shooting That Left Woman Dead, Another Critically Injured Police in Connecticut have captured a man wanted for the shooting death of a woman and critically injuring another. The homicide took place in Hartford on Monday, Feb. 7 around 2:25 a.m. The victims were found when Hartford fire, and EMS responded to an apartment at 16 Evergreen Ave., on a report of a party needing medical attention, said Lt. Aarron Boisvert, of the Hartford Police. Upon arrival, two women in bed, one was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. the second, Allison McCoy, age 21, of Hartford, was dead from multiple gunshot wounds, Boisvert said. The injured woman…
CT Man Nabbed For Murder At Scene Of Crime, Police Say CT Man Nabbed For Murder At Scene Of Crime, Police Say
CT Man Nabbed For Murder At Scene Of Crime, Police Say A Connecticut man was charged with the alleged shooting death of another man after witnesses to the crime held him until police arrived. The incident took place in New Haven County at around 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 25 in Milford. Milford Police rushed to the scene at 83 Edgefield Ave., after receiving multiple 911 calls reporting a fight between two individuals and possible gunfire, said Officer Marilisa Anania, of the Milford Police. When officers arrived at the scene, they located one victim, Justin Spray, age 35, on the ground in the side yard of the residence, who had sustai…
24-Year-Old Shot At Western Mass Residence 24-Year-Old Shot At Western Mass Residence
24-Year-Old Shot At Western Mass Residence A shooting suspect is at large in Western Massachusetts after a 24-year-old man was found with a gunshot wound in an area residence, police said. In Berkshire County, first responders were dispatched to Congress Street in Pittsfield at approximately 10:45 p.m. on Saturday, May 21, where there was a report of a shooting in the area. According to Pittsfield Police Lt. Michael Maddalena, upon arrival, officers found the shooting victim, and treated him at the scene before the Pittsfield Fire Department and County Ambulance arrived to transport him to Boston Medical Center with life-threatening…