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Beloved CT State Police K-9 Officer Dies At Age 6 Due To Medical Complications

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2 years ago

July 7, 2024

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Beloved CT State Police K-9 Officer Dies At Age 6 Due To Medical Complications

Elmer was assigned to Detective David Collins of the Fire & Explosion Investigation Unit.

K-9 Elmer, who was 6 years old, was laid to rest on Saturday, July 6, due to medical complications.

Det. Collins and K-9 Elmer graduated from the Connecticut State Police 212th Accelerant Detection Class in the fall of 2020 and have served for the last three years.

During his career, K-9 Elmer traveled across the state to assist at numerous fire scenes, working alongside our local, state, and federal partners in “locating countless evidentiary items,” according to state police.

Additionally, K-9 Elmer assisted in training fire investigators and educating the public about fire safety.

“K-9 Elmer was loved by all and will be sorely missed,” state police said.

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2 arrested in connection to shooting at Waterbury event hall

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2 hours ago

June 6, 2026

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2 arrested in connection to shooting at Waterbury event hall

Two people have been arrested in connection to a shooting at an event hall in Waterbury last weekend.

Officers received information about a shooting at So Blu’Niq on Wolcott Street on Sunday around 5 a.m. It was also reported that a victim from the incident had admitted themselves to the hospital for treatment of gunshot wounds.

Police said they made contact with the 27-year-old victim at the hospital. According to investigators, she had a gunshot wound to her abdomen and her arm. She is reportedly still admitted and receiving treatment, but is considered to be in stable condition.

Investigators responded to So Blu’Niq and found a crime scene. Authorities said they determined there was an isolated disturbance that happened inside the business that escalated to a firearm being discharged and the woman being hit by a projectile.

While investigating, authorities said they also determined that at the time of the incident, liquor and alcoholic beverages were illegally being sold without a permit or license.

Warrants were secured for a 50-year-old woman from Waterbury and a 29-year-old man from Waterbury.

The woman was taken into custody on Friday and is being charged with illegal sale of alcohol. She is set to appear in court on June 10.

The man was taken into custody on Wednesday and is facing charges including assault, criminal possession of a firearm, criminal possession of a pistol/revolver by a convicted felon, illegal discharge of a firearm, reckless endangerment and carrying a pistol without a permit. He appeared in court on Thursday on a $1.5 millon bond.

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