CT Boy, 5, & Teen Injured In Drive-By Shooting; Deceased Seal Found; Good Samaritans Honored: CT News

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

• 5-Year-Old Boy, Teen Injured in Drive-By Shooting

Police are still searching for a vehicle and suspect or suspects in Thursday's shooting.>>>Read More.

• Plaskon Was Mentally Ill, Couldn't Control Actions During Fatal Stabbing Of Maren Sanchez: Doctor

A psychiatrist is prepared to testify on behalf of Christopher Plaskon should a civil lawsuit go to trial.>>>Read more.

• Girl, 12, Takes Mom’s Car: Police

A Silver Alert had been issued for the girl, who left home in her mother’s car with her 9-year-old sister (who has since returned).>>>Read More.

• Woman Posted 'Intimate Images' Of Another Female On Social Media: Police

Police say she was charged on a warrant this week.>>>Read More.

• Deceased Seal Found By Boaters: Report

The discovery was made near Faulkner’s Island.>>>Read More.

• CT Woman Involved In State's Largest Kidney Exchange: Report

The historic procedures were commemorated at Yale New Haven Hospital Thursday.>>>Read More.

• Paleo Cafe Opens In CT

A mother/daughter duo opened the cafe.>>>Read More.

• Updated Connecticut Bear Sightings: Town-by-Town Ranking

Where does each town rank in terms of black bear sightings?>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Watch Where You Sit… Copperhead Snakes Spotted At Sleeping Giant
• Two Good Samaritans Recognized
• Authorities Bust Drug Trafficking Ring, 17 Arrested On Federal Charges
• Car Crashes Into Home
• Daycare Owner Rejects Plea Deal In Baby’s Death: Report

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