Student, 16, Fatally Shot, Police Make Impassioned Plea: CT News

There were several breaking news stories from all across Connecticut during Memorial Day weekend. Here is a look at those top stories. You can find your local Patch and catch up on those stories here.

Cops Need Public Help: High School Student, 16, Fatally Shot

Police made a plea with the public urging witnesses to come forward to aid their investigation.>>>Read More.

2 Killed In Wrong-Way Crash On Highway, IDs Released: Police

A 22-year-old woman and a 45-year-old man died in the incident, according to police.>>>Read More.

Driver Killed After Vehicle Struck Parking Garage, ID Released: Police

Police said a man was killed after he struck a parking garage support column with his car.>>>Read More.

Body Found In River During Memorial Day Parade: Police

The decomposing body was spotted by a member of the public during the town’s annual Memorial Day parade, according to police.>>>Read More.

See also: ID Of 20-Year-Old Killed In Crash Released: Police

• 1 Killed After Car Strikes Multiple Trees: State Police
• Child, 10, On Bike Seriously Injured After Being Hit By Car: Report

Weather forecast updates via the National Weather Service:

Today: Widespread haze after 11am. Areas of smoke after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 74. Northeast wind around 8 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the morning.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 92.

Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 76.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 77.

CT DOT Traffic Updates:

MERIDEN - Road Work on I-691 Westbound between Exits 2A and 5 (3.6 miles) in effect today until 3:29 pm. The right shoulder is closed. Reported Tuesday, May 30 at 8:33 am.

SOUTHBURY - Road Work on I-84 Westbound between Exits 16 and 15 (2.9 miles) in effect today until 3:29 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, May 30 at 9:21 am.

GROTON - Road Work on I-95 Northbound between Exits 88 and 89 (2.5 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, May 30 at 8:24 am.

FAIRFIELD - Delays. I-95 Southbound is congested between Exits 19 and 13 (10.2 miles). Reported Tuesday, May 30 at 6:02 am.

STAMFORD - Delays. I-95 Southbound is congested between Exits 9 and 7 (1.3 miles). Reported Tuesday, May 30 at 7:01 am.

NEW HAVEN - Road Work on RT 15 Northbound between Exits 59 and 60 (3.4 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, May 30 at 9:24 am.

TRUMBULL - Delays. RT 15 Southbound is congested between Exits 40A and 34 (6.7 miles). Reported Tuesday, May 30 at 6:14 am.

TRUMBULL - Delays. RT 15 Northbound is congested between Exits 52 and 53 (2.8 miles). Reported Tuesday, May 30 at 8:20 am.

NORWALK - Delays. RT 15 Southbound is congested between Exits 44 and 41 (5.9 miles). Reported Tuesday, May 30 at 8:38 am.

NAUGATUCK - Road Work on RT 8 Southbound between Exits 25 and 24 (2.0 miles) in effect today until 3:30 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, May 30 at 7:55 am.

TORRINGTON - Road Work on RT 8 Southbound between Exits 43 and 42 (2.6 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The right and center lanes are closed. Reported Tuesday, May 30 at 8:47 am.

HARWINTON - Road Work on RT 8 Northbound between Exits 42 and 43 (1.3 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The right and center lanes are closed. Reported Tuesday, May 30 at 8:50 am.

SEYMOUR - Delays. RT 8 Southbound is congested between Exits 19 and 12 (6.7 miles). Reported Tuesday, May 30 at 8:24 am.