State Police Detectives Investigate Suffield Police-Involved Shooting
 | STATE OF CONNECTICUT Department of Emergency Services & Public Protection Connecticut State Police Public Information Office |  |
| Dr. Dora B. Schriro Commissioner | Colonel Alaric J. Fox Deputy Commissioner Division of State Police | |
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
Suffield, CT. (April 13, 2017): Connecticut State Police Detectives from Central District Major Crime are investigating a police-involved shooting in Suffield.
On April 13, 2017 at approximately 12:30 p.m. during the course of a motor vehicle stop, an interaction occurred with an occupant of the stopped vehicle resulting in an officer firing at least one round striking the party. The party was transported to a local hospital where they were pronounced deceased.
The Suffield Police Officer was not shot and was transported to the hospital for evaluation.
At the request of the State’s Attorney’s Office, Detectives from Central District Major Crime responded to the scene and have assumed the investigation. The name of the deceased party is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. The name of the officer is being withheld at this time.
Anyone with information is asked to contact 860-534-1000 or text TIP711 and any information to 274637.
UPDATE: State Police Detectives Identify Suspect
Suffield, CT. (April 17, 2017): State Police detectives from Central District Major Crime continue to investigate the Suffield Police Department police-involved shooting.
The suspect has been identified as:
Thomas Gezotis (dob 9/26/59)
no certain address
West Springfield, MA.
The name of the officer is being withheld at this time.
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