Details Emerge in Foxwoods’ Officer-Involved Shooting; Teacher Accused of Jewelry Theft; Sikorsky Gets Deal to Stay: CT 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.

• Foxwoods Casino Patron Shot and Killed After Pointing Gun at Officers Then Fell Off Parking Garage: State Police

State police released new details about the officer-involved shooting at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Ledyard in which one person died.>>>Read More.

• Quinnipiac Condemns Controversial ‘Blackface’ Photo

The university says it has acted swiftly in response to an offensive photo that caused a stir on social media from an apparent student.>>>Read More.

• CT Student’s Unmanned Sailboat Amazingly Reaches Ireland

A CT High School student built a 5-foot mini-sailboat (the Lancer) that has successfully crossed the Atlantic and reached the shore of Ireland.>>>Read More.

• Firefighters Rescue Man Caught up in the Rising Tide Leading to Charles Island

The man's son also fell into the water but he was able to swim to share and call 911 to get his father help, a top fire official said.>>>Read More.

• Malloy, Lockheed Martin Reach Deal to Keep Sikorsky in CT, Increase Jobs

The state will provide $220M in incentives as part of the agreement, which is pending legislative and union approval.>>>Read More.

• CT Teacher Stole $45k in Jewelry from Neighbor: PD

The teacher was arrested after she stole about $45,000 in jewelry from a neighbor, according to police.>>>Read More.

• Man Charged with Harassing More Than 30 Women with Inappropriate Photos: Report

The man reportedly told police he had a hard time talking to girls and would send photos instead.>>>Read More.

• Man Robbed at Gunpoint by Possible 400-Pound Suspect: Police

The suspect fled after stealing several hundred dollars from the victim, according to police.>>>Read More.

• Woman Steals Ex-Boyfriend's Phone, Tries to Hit Him With a Car: Police

Police say the woman denied stealing the phone but when they called it, it rang in her vehicle.>>>Read More.

• Elderly Woman Conned Out of $25k: PD

She thought she was talking to someone from Publishers Clearing House.>>>Read More.

• Man Charged with Sexual Assault of Woman in Woods: Report

The investigation stemmed from reports of a 24-year old woman being choked and sexually assaulted.>>>Read More.

• Father Charged with Forcibly Dragging Daughter from School for Counseling: Report

The daughter allegedly suffered rug burns and bruises as a result.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• CT Man Wins 'Wedding Money' in Connecticut Lottery
• Police: Woman Found Passed Out in Car With Glass of Wine
• Driver High on Heroin Passes Out: PD
• Police Seeking Bank Robber
• Firefighters Battle Blaze on Babcock Street

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