State Police Investigating Willimantic Homicide

WILLIMANTIC, CT — State Police detectives from Eastern District Major Crime are investigating a homicide reported in Willimantic.

On Saturday at approximately 3 a.m., police officers from the Willimantic Police Department responded to 38 Pulaski Court in Willimantic for a reported disturbance., state police said. Upon arrival officers located a male suffering from life-threatening injuries and provided first aid. EMS responded to the scene and subsequently pronounced the male deceased, state police said.

State Troopers from Troop K in Colchester also responded and assisted Willimantic Police with securing

the scene and conducting a search of the area for other victims, none were located, state police said. Troopers and state police dog teams also assisted Willimantic Police with conducting a search of the area for the suspects, state police said.

At the request of the Willimantic Police Chief and the State’s Attorney Office, state police detectives
from Eastern District Major Crime responded to the scene and assumed the investigation.

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will also assist in the investigation, state police said.

The OCME will conduct a post-mortem examination to determine cause and manner of death, state police said.

The name of the victim is being withheld pending positive identification and next of kin notification.

The suspects are described as two Hispanic males wearing baggy clothing. Both males were observed
running from the scene and one of them may be injured and is bleeding.

Anyone who thinks they may have any information regarding this homicide and/or possible suspect
identity is asked to call Eastern District Major Crime at 860-896-3200 or text TIP711 with any information to
274637. All calls will be kept confidential, state police said.

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