Killingly

Police-involved shooting under investigation near shopping center in Killingly

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An investigation is underway after a police-involved shooting near a shopping center in Killingly on Saturday afternoon.

State police said a trooper and a Killingly police officer responded to Hartford Turnpike around 1:20 p.m. for a report of a suspicious incident.

According to state police, there was a shooting involving a police officer as they attempted to speak to a suspect in the area.

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The suspect was transported to the hospital with injuries. The extent of the person's injuries are unknown at this time.

LifeStar said they were requested for a 40-year-old man with gunshot wounds, but could not fly due to the weather.

UMass Lifeflight was also requested, but could not fly due to the weather, according to LifeStar.

The investigation is active and ongoing. There is no threat to the public.

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