Crime & Safety

Fatal Groton Pub Shooting Details Revealed in Court

Friends and family of the victim wiped tears back as the alleged details of the fatal incident were revealed.

GROTON, CT - Details of the fatal December 11 shooting outside a Groton pub were revealed in court on Tuesday, as reported by The Day.

Dante Hughes, a Groton resident and suspected killer of 24-year old Joey Gingerella, appeared in court for trial for the first time Tuesday, according to The Day. He is charged with murder, as well as assault and breach peace.

Witnesses included the girl Hughes was accused of assaulting when Gingerella allegedly intervened, which the witness denied, The Day reported. Another witness claimed to have seen Gingerella fall to the ground as Hughes brandished a handgun.

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