Washington, Aug. 22 -- Rep. John B. Larson issued the following press release:
East Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) issued the following statement after an officer-involved shooting in Newington that left one man dead and two police officers injured:
"I am saddened to learn of the shooting that took place last night in Newington that tragically left one man dead and two officers injured. There must be a full and transparent investigation, and I am glad the state Inspector General has begun that process. I pray for the Hartford and Rocky Hill Police officers and wish them a speedy recovery. This is a reminder of the sacrifice our police officers make every day by putting their lives on the line to keep our communities saf...