Chainsaw vs. Gun in Racist Road Rage Incident: PD; Student Charged for School Threat; Moose Spotted: Nearby News

There was plenty of news across Connecticut Tuesday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here’s a roundup of some of the top stories.

• Chainsaw vs. Gun: Alleged Road Rage Incident Gets Out of Control

One man allegedly pulled out a chainsaw and yelled racist slurs. Another man allegedly responded with a handgun. It gets nuttier.>>>Read More.

• Student Charged for Threatening Social Media Message: Update

A threatening message on Instagram led to a police presence at two schools on Tuesday morning.>>>Read More.

• Car Goes Over Embankment on Parkway, Hangs on Retaining Wall

Firefighters extricated two people from the car and stabilized the vehicle to prevent it from falling off the retaining wall.>>>Read More.

• UPDATE: Eddy Conklin to Receive Posthumous Diploma at Graduation

The parents of deceased Shelton High School senior Eddy Conklin fought to have their son receive his diploma at the graduation ceremony.>>>Read More.

• Video: Double Shooting in Hotel Parking Lot, Police Seek Suspects

Police are asking the public to help identify a man who shot two people at the La Quinta Inn.>>>Read More.

• Police Officer Helps Rescue Family From Fire

A police officer’s quick actions are credited with helping to save the lives of a mother, son and the family dog from a house fire.>>>Read More.

• Firefighters Cut Veteran's Lawn After Responding to Call

Firefighters mowed the veteran’s grass after his wife broke her ankle.>>>Read More.

• Group Holds Own Memorial Day Parade After Town’s Official Event Canceled

A small group of supporters didn't let the decision to cancel the official Memorial Day Parade stop them from holding their own march.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Man Accused of Strangling Ex-Girlfriend, Leaving her Unconscious on Side of Road: Report
• Suspect Flees in Car, Runs Out of Gas: Police
• Police: Motorcycle Thieves Caught After Riding Past Bike Owner
• Teen Caught With Large Amount of Alcohol While Driving: PD
• Woman Threatens to Burn Officer with Lit Cigarette: Police
• Woman Causes Disturbance, Spits at Officer: Police
• Woman Wanted to Fly with Loaded Guns: Port Authority Police
• Outlet Employee Helps Customers Steal $11,000 in Merchandise: Police
• $1 Million Powerball Prize Will Expire Soon
• Moose Spotted Wandering in Neighborhood
• Black Bear Spotted on Tuesday
• Neighbors Find Dead Dog in Crate on Sidewalk

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