Suspect Shoots At Pursuing Police Officers On Highway In Manchester, Police Say

MANCHESTER, CT — An officer-involved shooting has been reported in Manchester, police said.

At 1:42 a.m. Saturday, a Manchester Police Officer on routine patrol initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of 335 Center Street. The operator initially stopped but then fled the traffic stop in the vehicle, police said.

As the vehicle approached the entrance to I-84 westbound from West Middle Turnpike, officers deployed stop sticks, which successfully slowed the vehicle; however, the suspect continued westbound on the highway, police said.

"While traveling on I-84, the suspect began shooting at pursuing officers, a Manchester officer returned fire, striking the suspect's vehicle and the suspect," police said. "The vehicle then came to a stop on the highway, where officers immediately rendered medical aid. The suspect was transported to a local trauma hospital for further treatment."

In accordance with state law, the Connecticut Office of the Inspector General has been notified and will assume responsibility for investigating the officer-involved shooting. police added.