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🌱 What police say about the two weekend shootings in Waterbury

Waterbury, Connecticut Patch AM: a 5 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • What police say about the two weekend shootings in Waterbury
  • What a new report says about a Waterbury woman’s custody death
  • How to attend the statewide Catholic men’s conference in Waterbury

Also on today's calendar: LIVE WEBINAR: Building Your Child's Independence: Executive Function Coaching at Home and at School and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Clouds and breaks of sun, with a high of 72 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, temps: high: 73, low: 61.
  • Friday: An afternoon shower possible, with a high of 79 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 1 Dead, 2 Injured In Separate Weekend Shootings In Waterbury: PD (patch.com) — Waterbury police are investigating two separate weekend shootings that left a 47-year-old city resident dead and two other local men hospitalized, one in critical condition. Both incidents happened in the early morning hours, and detectives are asking anyone with information to contact the department or submit anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers.
   

2. Waterbury Custody Death Ruled Accidental, But Police Should Have Sought Care Sooner: Report (dailyvoice.com) — A state inspector general has ruled a Waterbury woman’s April custody death accidental but criticized local police for not seeking medical care sooner as she showed clear withdrawal and distress. The report urges closer monitoring and medical evaluation for medically vulnerable detainees, even when they initially decline treatment, raising questions about current Waterbury lockup practices.
   

3. Connecticut Catholic Men's Conference Set for October 10 in Waterbury (norwichdiocese.org) — Catholic men in and around Waterbury can attend a full-day Connecticut Catholic Men’s Conference at Holy Cross Catholic High School on Saturday, Oct. 10. The event features national speakers, confession, exhibits, and a Vigil Mass, with discounted student tickets and free registration for deacons and seminarians available online.
   

4. Vehicle involved in Harwinton crash allegedly struck Plymouth police cruiser: CSP (wtnh.com) — A serious crash in Harwinton involving a vehicle that allegedly struck a Plymouth police cruiser sent two people, including a 4-year-old child, to Saint Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury and the other driver to UConn Waterbury Hospital. State police say the Nissan Rogue crossed the center line on Route 118, disabling both vehicles, and the investigation into the incident is still ongoing.
   

5. HINTS FROM HELOISE: Downsizing service can be valuable (vindy.com) — A Waterbury reader writes to “Hints From Heloise” frustrated by how hard it can be to find and read expiration dates on food packaging, prompting advice to contact manufacturers directly. The column also touches on hiring downsizing services, using lard in moderation, and getting prompt veterinary care for cats with possible ear mites.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

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