Connecticut police officers shot during car chase; suspect killed

Two police officers in Connecticut were shot and a suspect was killed following an attempted arrest that led to a car chase and gunfire exchange near Hartford on Friday night. The incident began around 11:07 p.m. when Hartford police officers were investigating suspected illegal activity. A male suspect fled the scene, prompting an officer to pursue him. During the pursuit, the officer believed the suspect had a gun in his waistband. The suspect escaped in a vehicle, leading to a chase through the city. The chase concluded in Newington, where the suspect exited the car and exchanged gunfire with police, resulting in injuries to two officers and the death of the suspect. The injured officers were identified as Hartford Police Officer Alex Diaz and Rocky Hill Police Officer Jon Escobar, both of whom were hospitalized and later released. A firearm was recovered at the scene. The suspect's identity and details regarding the initial investigation remain undisclosed. The Connecticut Office of Inspector General is conducting an investigation into the use of deadly force.