08/22/2026
🚨 Tiroteo con policías involucrados termina con un sospechoso mu**to.
Un incidente que comenzó en Hartford la noche del viernes terminó en Newington con un intercambio de disparos. Según la Policía de Hartford, un oficial de Hartford y otro de Rocky Hill resultaron heridos de bala y se encuentran en condición estable. El sospechoso también fue alcanzado por disparos y murió en el lugar.
La investigación quedó a cargo de la Oficina del Inspector General de Connecticut.
🔴 Información en desarrollo.
Officer-Involved Shooting
On Friday, August 21, 2026, at approximately 11:07 p.m., Hartford Police officers were investigating illegal activity in the area of 9 Fales Street when a male suspect fled on foot.
An officer pursued the suspect and attempted to take him into custody. During a struggle, the officer felt what he believed to be a firearm in the suspect’s waistband. The suspect was able to enter a vehicle and flee the area.
Officers pursued the vehicle as it traveled through Hartford and continued south. Information regarding the suspect vehicle was relayed to surrounding police departments.
The vehicle was ultimately stopped on Webster Court in Newington, where an exchange of gunfire occurred.
As a result of the incident, a Hartford Police Officer and a Rocky Hill Police Officer were struck by gunfire. Both officers were transported to an area hospital and are listed in stable condition.
The suspect was also struck by gunfire and was pronounced deceased at the scene. A firearm was recovered at the scene.
The Connecticut Office of Inspector General responded and has assumed the investigation.
