Suspect Killed, Officers Injured in Newington Shooting Following Hartford Pursuit
New details have emerged regarding a shooting incident in Newington where a suspect, identified as Hector Perez, was killed and two police officers were injured. The incident began with a pursuit from Hartford after officers responded to a report of…
Hartford & New Haven, CT, August 26, 2026 —
A suspect identified as Hector Perez was killed and two police officers sustained injuries following a shooting incident that concluded in Newington. The event unfolded after law enforcement officers in Hartford responded to a report concerning a suspect observed with a firearm.
According to preliminary details, officers initiated a pursuit from Hartford after the report of the suspect brandishing a weapon. The pursuit continued until it reached Newington, where an exchange of gunfire occurred. The details of the specific sequence of events leading to the gunfire and the extent of the officers’ injuries were not immediately available.
The Newington Police Department and the Hartford Police Department are expected to provide further information as the investigation into the incident progresses. The exact circumstances surrounding the suspect’s death and the officers’ injuries remain under review. No further details regarding the suspect’s identity beyond Hector Perez, the timeline of the pursuit, or the specific location within Newington where the incident concluded were provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Jennifer Lambert on www.nbcconnecticut.com, see more information here.
