Crime & Safety
Orange Police Officer Fires Shot During Struggle With Suspect: Reports
Reports said the incident happened on Boston Post Road in Orange shortly before 10 p.m.
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ORANGE, CT — An Orange police officer fired his gun during a violent struggle with a suspect Friday night, according to multiple reports.
A report by NBC Connecticut said the incident happened on Boston Post Road shortly before 10 p.m.
The officer fired a single shot, according to WFSB. No one was struck or injured.
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No additional details about the incident were immediately available.
The Inspector General’s office and the Connecticut State Police Central District Major Crime Squad are investigating, reports said.
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