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Connecticut teen dies days after shootout during robbery attempt at apartment

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1 year ago

July 18, 2023

HARTFORD, Conn. — A 17-year-old Connecticut girl died from gunshot wounds Tuesday, three days after she and three other people were shot during a suspected robbery attempt in a Hartford apartment, police said.

Alondra Vega-Martinez, who lived in the apartment, is the second person to die from the shooting, police Lt. Aaron Boisvert said in a statement.

A man identified as Joseph Vargas-Mercado of Philadelphia, died in the shootout. A second apartment resident was in critical but stable condition at a hospital, police said.

Boisvert said investigators believe gunfire was exchanged between the robbery suspects and someone in the apartment Saturday afternoon. A large but undisclosed amount of cash, a cash-counting machine and a firearm with an obliterated serial number were found in the home, police said.

Another Philadelphia man, Carlos Frank-Nieves, was also shot and released from a hospital in police custody Monday, officials said. He is expected to be arraigned in court Tuesday on attempted murder, home invasion and other charges.

Court records were not yet available to determine whether Frank-Nieves had an attorney who could comment on his behalf.

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Powerball ticket sold in Connecticut won $150,000

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6 hours ago

January 14, 2025

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Powerball ticket sold in Connecticut won 0,000

There was a $150,000 Powerball winner in Connecticut on Saturday night.

The winning numbers were 3-6-32-37-65 and the Powerball was 4. Powerplay was X3.

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The $150,000 winner matched four numbers and the Powerball and had Powerplay.

The next Powerball drawing will be on Wednesday night and the estimated jackpot is $303 million.

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Family of teen killed in Shelton crash grieves loss and urges driver safety

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13 hours ago

January 14, 2025

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Family of teen killed in Shelton crash grieves loss and urges driver safety

It was a deadly weekend on the roads with several crashes across the state. That includes one that took the life a 14-year-old girl in Shelton.

“She was our beacon for everything. She was an amazing little girl,” Valentine Philoche said.

Memories are being held close for the family of 14-year-old Chloe Ramsubhag. They’re grieving after she was killed in a crash early Sunday morning on Route 8 in Shelton.

Her 10-year-old brother is finding it difficult to process.

“It’s just hard not to think about her all the time. Like last night, I couldn’t really go to bed,” Jeremiah Mayes said.

State troopers say the car Chloe was in was struck from behind by a Honda van. It pushed them into opposing traffic where the car was struck again.

Philoche, Chloe’s aunt, is still reeling from the shock of losing her niece.

“She was just a wonderful little human. She deserved everything,” she said.

That crash was one of several deadly accidents that happened that same day. Two people were killed on I-84 in Danbury in the morning.

A pedestrian was struck and killed on Silas Deane Highway in Rocky Hill later in the evening.

Just after that, one person died on I-84 in Farmington, causing the interstate to shut down in both direction for hours.

The state Department of Transportation said this was a bad weekend for crashes with some factors at play.

“It’s dark earlier, a lot of commuting happening, a lot of people out and about, when it’s pitch black out, even though it’s only 6 o’clock at night,” Josh Morgan, director of communications for the DOT, said.

The DOT said there were 321 road deaths last year on Connecticut roads. That’s down from 2022 where the state saw more than 360 deaths, but up from pre-pandemic levels in 2019, which saw 250 deaths.

“Historically speaking, we see that 30% of our fatalities in Connecticut can be attributed to speed. Another 30 to 40% can be attributed to impairment,” Morgan said.

Chloe’s family said the string of deadly crashes is unacceptable and they’re urging drivers to make responsible decisions on the road, so everyone is able to make it home safely.

“Be careful of what you’re doing, especially in small cars. Just be careful of what you’re doing,” Mayes said.

Philoche said the family has received thousands of dollars in donations from the community to help pay for funeral expenses. They’re planning to hold a vigil in Waterbury on Jan. 26.

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