Connecticut Police Officer Fired After Bodycam Shows Repeated Orders Before Fatal Bat Attack
A Connecticut police officer repeatedly ordered a man wielding a baseball bat to stop before fatally shooting him after he continued bludgeoning a motionless person in the head, according to newly released body camera footage. The incident occurred on Saturday night and resulted in the death of one person.
A Connecticut police officer repeatedly ordered a man to drop his baseball bat before fatally shooting him as he continued to bludgeon a motionless victim in the head, according to newly released body camera footage. The suspect was seen attacking the victim for several minutes despite being instructed to stop multiple times by the officer. The officer fired after the suspect refused to comply and continued the assault. The incident is under investigation by authorities.