Troopers Involved in Burlington Shooting Identified

FARMINGTON, CT — A pair of veteran state troopers have been assigned to administrative duty as an investigation continues into their shooting of an armed man in Burlington Tuesday afternoon.

Connecticut State Police detectives from Central District Major Crime (CDMC) are investigating the incident at 29 Angela’s Way in Burlington, where troopers encountered a man with a gun in the driveway around 1:30 p.m.

Troopers ordered the man, later identified as Maciej Konferowicz, 49, to drop the weapon, but he ignored the orders and pointed the handgun in the direction of troopers, resulting in two troopers discharging at least one round each from their duty weapon and striking Konferowicz, Trooper First Class Kelly Grant said.

The troopers provided first aid, and Konferowicz was transported to St. Francis Hospital by EMS for the evaluation of what appeared to be non-life-threatening injuries, Grant said.

There were no reported injuries to state police personnel or the public, and there was no threat to the public or community, Grant said.

Konferowicz was released from medical care at St. Francis Hospital early Tuesday night. The investigation continues to determine what transpired and whether or not he will face charges, Grant said.

The troopers are identified as Sgt. Jack Goncalves, a 19-year veteran, and Trooper First Class Laurie Deltorto, a 22-year veteran. They are on administrative duty pending the investigation, according to Grant.

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