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Duo Nabbed After Shots Fired During CT Bar Fight Duo Nabbed After Shots Fired During CT Bar Fight
Duo Nabbed After Shots Fired During CT Bar Fight Two Connecticut men have been charged in connection with a shooting at a group of people during an argument at a bar. The incident occurred in New Haven around 2 a.m., Saturday, March 2 at the Taurus B Cafe in the area of Thompson Street and Division Divison Street. According to Officer Christian Bruckhart of the New Haven Police, during an investigation, Officer Joshua Hurlburt was able to determine that Walter Casteel, age 34, and Demont Simuel, age 31, both of New Haven were involved in an argument at the Taurus B Cafe with another group of people.  Following the argument…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Man Shot In Norwalk Home, Police Asking For Information Man Shot In Norwalk Home, Police Asking For Information
Man Shot In Norwalk Home, Police Asking For Information A man was found shot in his abdomen in his Fairfield County home and police are asking the public for information. The incident took place in Norwalk around 12:20 a.m., Friday, Jan. 26 at a home on Hillandale Manor. According to Lt. Tomasz Podgorski of the Norwalk Police, officers responded to the home after receiving a 911 call regarding a shooting. Officers found the unidentified man who had been shot in the abdomen, Podgorski said. He was transported to Norwalk Hospital for treatment. The Detective Bureau responded to the scene and assumed the investigation. "This investigation i…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
CT State Police K9 Killed In Line Of Duty: 'Was Hero In Every Sense' CT State Police K9 Killed In Line Of Duty: 'Was Hero In Every Sense'
CT State Police K9 Killed In Line Of Duty: 'Was Hero In Every Sense' A Connecticut State Police K9 officer who sacrificed his life to protect his handler and fellow troopers is being remembered for his ever-present courage and loyalty.  New, updated report - Update: More Details Released About Shooting Deaths Of Suspect, CT State Police K9 In Pawcatuck State Police K9 Broko died while serving in the New London County village of Pawcatuck on Thursday, Dec. 21, authorities announced on Friday, Dec. 22.  The exact details regarding Broko's death were not released, but state police said that he "courageously gave his life protectin…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
22-Year-Old Man Found Shot Dead On CT Roadway 22-Year-Old Man Found Shot Dead On CT Roadway
22-Year-Old Man Found Shot Dead On CT Roadway Police in Connecticut are searching for a suspect after a 22-year-old man was found shot to death on a roadway. The incident took place in New Haven County on Sunday, Dec. 17 around 4:30 p.m. in Waterbury outside on Kenyon Street. When officers arrived, the unidentified victim was unresponsive and transported to Saint Mary’s Hospital where he later died, said Lt. Ryan Bessette, of the Waterbury Police. Major Crimes detectives are actively investigating this incident.  Anyone with information is requested to contact the WPD Detective Bureau at 203-574-6941 or Crime Stoppers anony…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
33-Year-Old Critical Following Shooting Inside Home In Bridgeport 33-Year-Old Critical Following Shooting Inside Home In Bridgeport
33-Year-Old Critical Following Shooting Inside Home In Bridgeport A 33-year-old Fairfield County man is in critical condition after being shot in the abdomen inside a home. The incident took place in Bridgeport around 12:40 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 17 in the 400 block of Hollister Avenue. Capt. Kevin Gilleran of the Bridgeport Police said the unidentified man went to an area hospital after being shot. Citizens in the area contacted police with additional police and officers responded to the area where they located the crime scene where multiple items of evidence were found, Gilleran said.d Numerous citizens have been interviewed and detectives are currently d…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Man Dies In Overnight Thanksgiving Shooting At CT Nightclub Man Dies In Overnight Thanksgiving Shooting At CT Nightclub
Man Dies In Overnight Thanksgiving Shooting At CT Nightclub New update: ID Released For 20-Year-Old Killed In Thanksgiving Shooting At CT Nightclub A suspect is at large after a fatal overnight Thanksgiving shooting at a popular Connecticut nightclub. It happened in New Haven just before 1 a.m. Thursday in the area of Terminal 110 located at 240 Sargent Drive.  As patrons were exiting the establishment, officers reported hearing gunfire, New Haven Police said.  A short time later, an officer was approached by a man who reported he was shot.  Dispatch was informed of the situation, and the New Haven Fire Department and A…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
19-Year-Old Killed In CT Shooting: Suspect On Loose 19-Year-Old Killed In CT Shooting: Suspect On Loose
19-Year-Old Killed In CT Shooting: Suspect On Loose Authorities are searching for the suspect involved in a shooting that left a 19-year-old man dead in Connecticut.  The shooting happened in New Haven on Sunday, Nov. 19 just before 8:30 p.m. in the area of Downes Street between Columbus Avenue (Route 1) and Congress Avenue, according to New Haven Police. According to the department, officers who arrived at the scene found a 19-year-old man with several gunshot wounds and secured the crime scene. Emergency responders soon rendered medical aid to the man before taking him to Yale New Haven Hospital in critical condition.  The victi…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
ID Released For 29-Year-Old Gunned Down In Broad Daylight In CT ID Released For 29-Year-Old Gunned Down In Broad Daylight In CT
ID Released For 29-Year-Old Gunned Down In Broad Daylight In CT A 29-year-old Connecticut man who was gunned down while walking on a city street in broad daylight has been identified. Earlier report: 29-Year-Old Man Gunned Down On New Haven Roadway In Broad Daylight Shaquille Chazz Pearson, of New Haven, was found around 4:50 p.m. in New Haven on Tuesday, Nov. 14 at the intersection of Grand Avenue and East Pearl Street. According to Sgt. Cherelle Carr of the New Haven Police, Pearson was walking when a vehicle drove down East Pearl Street towards Exchange Street.  A passenger from the vehicle began discharging a firearm that str…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Man Wanted In Newborn's Killing Surrenders To Western Mass Police After Month On Run: DA Man Wanted In Newborn's Killing Surrenders To Western Mass Police After Month On Run: DA
Man Wanted In Newborn's Killing Surrenders To Western Mass Police After Month On Run: DA A 28-year-old Hamden County man who has been on the run since he was accused of a shooting that caused the death of a newborn baby on Oct. 4 has surrendered to police in Holyoke.  Kermith Alvarez will be arraigned on a murder charge on Monday, the Hampden County District Attorney said. He was one of the state's 10 most wanted before he gave himself up.  Alvarez is one of three men accused of a shooting in the 100 block of Sargeant Street in Holyoke on Oct. 4, police said. The trio was in an argument that ended in gunfire. One of the bullets struck a passing bus and hit rider …

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by Josh Lanier
News
Purported Videos Of Worcester State Fatal Shooting Surface Online Purported Videos Of Worcester State Fatal Shooting Surface Online
Purported Videos Of Worcester State Fatal Shooting Surface Online Two people were shot at Worcester State University early Saturday morning, Oct. 28, after a fight in a parking lot, officials said.  One died, and the other was rushed to a hospital for treatment. Police haven't released much about what sparked the altercation, but they said neither the victims nor the alleged shooter went to the university.  Related: Manhunt For Shooter Underway, Victim's Family Asks For Help As police continue to investigate the incident, videos that purportedly show the moments leading up to the shooting and the aftermath have appeared on social media sites.  (Edito…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
17-Year-Old Killed In CT Shooting: Suspect At Large, Police Say 17-Year-Old Killed In CT Shooting: Suspect At Large, Police Say
17-Year-Old Killed In CT Shooting: Suspect At Large, Police Say Authorities are searching for the suspect of a shooting in Connecticut that left a 17-year-old dead and another man injured.  The incident happened in New London County on Wednesday, Oct. 18 just before 8 p.m., when Norwich Police responded to the area of Cedar Street to investigate a reported disturbance.  According to the department, arriving officers determined that the incident had been a shooting and discovered 19-year-old Joseph Deledda at the scene with multiple gunshot wounds.  Deledda told officers that he had been driving when he had been shot, causing him to crash…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
CT Man Shot, Killed In Vermont: Suspect At Large, Police Say CT Man Shot, Killed In Vermont: Suspect At Large, Police Say
CT Man Shot, Killed In Vermont: Suspect At Large, Police Say A 27-year-old Connecticut man was shot dead in an incident that happened in Northern Vermont, police said. The victim, 27-year-old Wilmer Rodriguez of Hartford, was killed in an incident that happened on Saturday, Oct. 14 in Newport Town, Vermont, according to Vermont State Police. On the day of the incident, around 6:45 p.m., police were told that a man had been shot inside a home on Farrar Road. Troopers then discovered Rodriguez's body at the scene, which was later brought to the Chief Medical Examiner's Office in Burlington for an autopsy.  The autopsy con…

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by Ben Crnic