Suspect Injured In Officer-Involved Shooting Identified: State PD

LEDYARD, CT — State Police have released the identity of a man who police said was injured in an officer-involved shooting after he is accused of leading Ledyard Police on a chase Sunday night.

According to a news release, State Police said Francisco Hernandez, 35, of Hartford is the suspect in the incident. There are currently no further updates being released as this case is still under investigation, State Police said.

On Monday, State Police - Eastern District Major Crime Squad detectives were requested by the New London State's Attorney's Office to assume the investigation of an officer involved shooting that occurred in a residential driveway, State Police said. (To sign up for Ledyard breaking news alerts and more, click here.)

On Sunday at 11:24 p.m., Ledyard Police officers attempted to conduct a motor vehicle stop in the area of Lantern Hill Road after the driver nearly collided with a Ledyard Police Cruiser, State Police said. The driver refused to stop and engaged officers in a pursuit, State Police said.

State Police said the suspect drove from the travel portion of the roadway and entered a residential driveway, then drove around the residence and into the backyard of the property.

"Officers exited their vehicles and attempted to make contact with the suspect," State Police said in a release. "Despite receiving several directives from officers to exit his vehicle, the suspect continued to operate in an erratic manner. The suspect then drove his vehicle towards officers and as a result, two officers fired several rounds from their duty weapon. The suspect was struck at least once."

State Police said the suspect was immediately transported from the scene to Lawrence + Memorial Hospital in New London, and was later transported to Yale New Haven Hospital. There were no officers injured during the course of this incident, State Police said.

The investigation is ongoing, State Police said.

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