Crime & Safety
Wounded Hartford Police Officer Recovering from Stabbing Injuries
She was stabbed while investigating a complaint at a Hartford apartment building Thursday morning.
HARTFORD, CT — A Hartford police officer who was stabbed Thursday while investigating a landlord-tenant dispute at a Constitution Plaza apartment building is on the road to recovery, according to Deputy Police Chief Brian Foley.
Officer Jill Kidik, a 12-year veteran of the force, is recovering from multiple stab wounds at Hartford Hospital.
"This morning, surround by family and friends she opened her eyes. She is alert and staying strong," Foley said in a Tweet Friday morning.
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Kidik was investigating a disturbance on the ninth floor of 5 Constitution Plaza around 9:40 a.m. At some point during the investigation, a struggle ensued and the suspect, Chevoughn Augustin, knocked the officer to the ground, grabbed a large ceramic kitchen knife, placed her in a choke hold and began stabbing her in the neck. Kidik managed to radio for assistance, Foley said.
Maintenance workers heard the disturbance and pulled Augustin off the officer. Foley called those workers who came to Kidik's aid "heroes" and said they would be "rewarded" when it comes time to honor citizens.
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Augustin, 39, has been charged with criminal attempt to commit murder, first-degree assault, assault on a police officer and third-degree criminal mischief. She is currently being held without bond, Foley said.
On its Facebook page, the Hartford Police Department posted the actual police call from Thursday's incident, with a montage of photographs, which may be viewed here.
Must listen. HPD dispatch from yesterday’s attack. This is our Department’s raw and immediate response as heard on our radios. https://t.co/7rbVARQQMG
— Brian Foley (@LtFoley) May 18, 2018
Thank you to the entire region for all your support. Too many peolpe to list. We are lucky to have so much support. The officer is strong.
This morning, surround by family and friends she opened her eyes. She is alert and staying strong
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Thank you to the media in the Hartford and Boston region for respecting the family’s privacy Through this difficult and painful time.
— Brian Foley (@LtFoley) May" class="redactor-linkify-object">https://twitter.com/LtFoley/st... 18, 2018
Photo courtesy of Hartford Police Department
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