Video Released Of Officer-Involved Shooting In Manchester

MANCHESTER, CT — An officer-involved shooting in Manchester Sunday is being investigated by the Office of the Inspector General, in collaboration with the Connecticut State Police Eastern

District Major Crime Squad.

Around 6:39 p.m., Manchester police officer Haylee Ouellette responded to a domestic disturbance call at 243-A North Main Street. Upon arrival, Ouellette entered the residence and was confronted by Joseph Diloreto, who was armed with a knife. He immediately became belligerent with Ouellette, and as he advanced toward her, she put out her hand to stop him and he slapped her hand away, according to information from the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ).

Diloreto yelled "Shoot me," and in an effort to neutralize him, Ouellette unsuccessfully deployed her taser. Still holding the knife, Diloreto advanced on her, and she retreated to an adjacent courtyard while repeatedly commanding him to drop the knife. Diloreto disregarded these commands and continued to advance on the officer, shouting "Hit me, hit me, hit
me," the DCJ reported.

Ultimately, Ouellette discharged her handgun multiple times, striking Diloreto in the upper left thigh. He fell to the ground and Ouellette was able to secure the knife and handcuff him, according to the DCJ.

Diloreto was treated at the scene, then was taken to Hartford Hospital for further treatment.

The encounter with Diloreto was recorded on Ouellette’s body-worn camera. A portion of that recording may be viewed here.

The investigation is continuing.