Two police officers were shot and a suspect died Friday night in Newington, Connecticut, following an attempted arrest that escalated into a car chase and a shootout. The incident occurred around 11 p.m. as officers were investigating "illegal activity" near the West Boulevard Historic District.
According to Hartford Police Lieutenant Aaron Boisvert, officers approached an unnamed suspect and perceived an object in their waistband that they believed to be a firearm. The suspect then entered a vehicle and fled, leading officers on a pursuit through Hartford. The chase concluded at Webster Court in Newington, where an exchange of gunfire ensued.
Both officers sustained injuries and were transported to a local hospital. They are reported to be in stable condition, though the extent of their injuries is not specified. A firearm was recovered at the scene. Mage5: url= | alt=Two police officers were left dead following a shooting in Newington. | dimensions=1536x1023