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3 injured during struggle for gun used in attempted robbery

by Jennifer Cruz

All three men were shot during the struggle, while the robbery suspect was also thrown through the window of the home where the crime occurred.

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Officials applaud pro bono work of anti-violence group as they await funding during Connecticut’s budget impasse

by Brian Seay

‘Project Longevity’ has been fighting gang violence in the state’s largest cities since 2012. But a budget impasse is forcing the group to work without pay.

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Citing rise in thefts, Hartford asks gun owners to safely store firearms

by Jennifer Cruz

The city of Hartford has seen an increase in stolen guns this year, leading the police chief to issue a reminder to gun owners to store firearms in a responsible manner.

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Miranda Lambert stops mid-song after soldier’s sign brings her to tears (VIDEO)

by Jennifer Cruz

She tried to return to the mic to finish her song, but soon shook her head and said, “I can’t do it,” as she was overcome with emotion.

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17-year-old fatally shoots sex offender attacking his dad

by Jennifer Cruz

Authorities say Keven Merrett, who was on supervised released, was attacking the teen’s father with a wood saw when he intervened and fatally shot Merrett.

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Suspects tie up woman, then leave after realizing they are in the ‘wrong apartment’ (VIDEO)

by Jennifer Cruz

Not wanting to miss an opportunity to steal something, the five suspects took the woman's cell phone before leaving.

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2 intruders with gun, zip ties shot by CT homeowner

by Jennifer Cruz

The armed suspects approached the man as he came home and forced him inside, but after a struggle the homeowner shot both suspects multiple times.

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Hartford man indicted for illegal possession of sawed-off shotty, bullet-proof vest

by Daniel Terrill

Kiejuan Haugabook, a 35-year-old convicted felon, was charged by a U.S. attorney for the District of Connecticut with one count of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, one count of possession of a sawed-off firearm by a convicted felon, and one count of possession of body armor by a violent felon.

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