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CT state police identify victim of I-84 shooting incident
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Connecticut State Police have identified the man who died Friday after a shooting in Hartford led to an exchange of gunfire and a crash on Interstate 84.
Troopers from Troop H responded to reports of a crash on I-84 East in the area of Exit 48 in Hartford around 2 p.m. on Friday. Investigating troopers determined that two vehicles entered the highway and were trading gunfire. Two additional vehicles were involved in a collision, according to state police.
Responding troopers located two men in the vehicle who had sustained apparent gunshot wounds, state police said. Omar Cruz-Torres, 36, of West Haven, was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead. Nelson Alejandro-Capo, 35, of East Hartford was seriously injured and transported to an area hospital, according to state police in a release on Monday.
The other vehicle involved in the shooting fled the scene, state police said.
One dead after Hartford shooting leads to exchange of gunfire, crash on I-84
The Connecticut State Police Central District Major Crime Squad responded to the scene and is investigating the incident in conjunction with the Hartford Police Major Crimes and Crime Scene Divisions, as it is believed to be connected to a shooting in Hartford around 1:55 p.m. on Friday.
The Hartford Police Department was dispatched to the 100 block of Newfield Avenue on a report of a man with a gunshot wound. Officers located the victim, a man in his 20s, at the scene with a non-life-threatening wound. He was transported to Hartford Hospital where he was listed in stable condition on Friday.
Hartford police learned that two vehicles were involved in the shooting and fled the scene, Hartford Lt. Aaron Boisvert said during the press conference Friday. The two cars ended up on I-84 eastbound, where the occupants exchanged gunfire.
Anyone who witnessed this incident in I-84, captured photographs or video or dash camera footage is asked to contact the Connecticut State Police Central District Major Crime Squad at 860-534-1000 or email Det. Michael Piscitelli at Michael.Piscitelli@ct.gov.
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Connecticut
Bob’s to close all 10 CT locations
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(WFSB) – A clothing store announced the eventual closure of all of its Connecticut locations.
Bob’s Stores said on Monday that as part of a chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring plan, all of its locations, including the 10 in Connecticut, will close.
Hilco Merchant Resources in a joint venture with Gordon Brothers will manage an inventory liquidation event that will include all Bob’s Stores throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York and Rhode Island.
The business said that as part of the liquidation, there has been “unprecedented discounts” on a wide range of workwear, footwear, team wear, and everyday clothing. The “going out of business sale” started on June 28 with discounts that ranged from 30 to 70 percent off.
Select store fixtures, furniture, and equipment were also available for sale.
“We regret that our financial position necessitated the liquidation of Bob’s Stores,” said Dave Barton, president of Bob’s Stores. “Bob’s has been a stalwart of our local communities for nearly 70 years, and we know our customers remember us as having been there for major moments in their lives. We remain grateful to our vendors, suppliers, customers and employees for all of their support over the years.”
The business said gift cards and merchandise credits would be honored through close of business on July 14.
It also said all sales are final. No returns will be accepted. Exchanges will be accepted in accordance with the company’s existing policies through the close of business on July 14. No exchanges for purchases made after that date will be accepted.
Here are the 10 Bob’s locations in Connecticut:
- Ansonia
- Hamden
- Manchester
- Middletown
- Milford
- Newington
- Simsbury
- Southington
- Waterbury
- Waterford
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Phoenix Mercury, minus Diana Taurasi and Becca Allen, lose to Connecticut Sun
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Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark praises Diana Taurasi before matchup
Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark praises Diana Taurasi before their game against each other at Footprint Center in Phoenix.
Three games in four days took a toll on the Phoenix Mercury as injuries limited the depth in Monday’s 83-72 loss to the Connecticut Sun at Footprint Center.
Against a dynamic team like the Sun, with the second-best record in the WNBA, the Mercury were a step slow and were decimated by the Sun’s depth. Four of the five starters were in double figures with Brionna Jones leading with 18 points. The Sun also played eight players, but outscored the Mercury’s bench, 20-2.
The Mercury (9-10) had a short bench against the Connecticut Sun (15-4) with starters Diana Taurasi and Becca Allen out for Monday’s contest. Guard Sophie Cunningham and forward Natasha Mack started in their place.
Taurasi dealt with back soreness, while Allen had a lower back issue. The two played the day before in the loss against the Indiana Fever. Taurasi played 32 minutes and logged 19 points and three assists. Allen recorded nine points on 25 minutes.
“When we were kids, we would play three games in one day and we’d be exhausted. I feel the same way right now,” guard Natasha Cloud said. “Moving forward, we need a decision to extend a few weeks of the season, especially with the Olympic year. It just protects players, mentally, emotionally, physically, all those things. We had a game yesterday at noon and we had a little bit of rest and are back at it again today. The toll it takes on your body from playing 30-plus minutes is a lot. You’re not going to hear any complaints from us, we showed up today.”
Brittney Griner and Kahleah Copper led all scorers with 21 points each. Griner sparked a big run in the fourth quarter with a much-needed 3-pointer. Griner, however, couldn’t make an impact on the boards, grabbing just two rebounds.
Copper had trouble seeing shots fall and went 1-for-4 in the first quarter. She managed seven field goals on 16 attempts, including one 3-pointer.
Rebounding was the difference in the game as the Sun dominated the boards with 37 rebounds to the Mercury’s 18. The Mercury were outscored 11-2 in second-chance points.
The Mercury, who average 27.8 3-point attempts, couldn’t find an answer from beyond the arc and shot 3-for-17 (17.6%).
Phoenix cut a 10-point deficit to three during the fourth quarter when Cloud assisted on Mack’s layup to start a 7-0 run. Cloud helped make it a close game with the Sun, getting her fourth double-double of the season with 18 points and 10 assists.
But the Sun edged the Mercury with 10 points on 11 free throw attempts and pulled ahead.
“It was our third game in four nights and we were playing eight people. I was proud of the way we competed, I don’t think you saw the best version of ourselves tonight. Everything was a little bit of a step slow,” head coach Nate Tibbetts said.
Guard Charisma Osborne was out with a left lower leg injury, which made Sug Sutton, Liz Dixon, and Mikiah Herbert Harrigan the only available options off the bench.
The Mercury travel to play the Dallas Wings on Wednesday at 5 p.m.
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Connecticut man convicted in Vermont murder, attempted murder
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CHELSEA, Vt. (WCAX) – A Connecticut man has been found guilty in a double-shooting in Vermont that left one man dead.
The Orange County state’s attorney says Devon Dennis of Hartford, Connecticut, was found guilty on Friday of second-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder, aggravated assault and cocaine trafficking.
Vermont State Police said on May 12, 2023, Dennis shot two men in Brookfield. Juan Sierra, 27, was killed and Miguel Fuentes was injured. Both men are from Springfield, Massachusetts.
Investigators said it was over drugs.
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