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SWAT Team Justified in Returning Fire Against Barricaded Man in North Haven, Inspector General Finds

The Office of the Inspector General found the SWAT team’s use of gunfire justified after the suspect fired multiple rounds and threatened officers with explosives.

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Inspector General cEliot Prescott concluded that police tried to de-escalate the situation and only fired their guns when they were fired upon.

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SWAT team justified in returning fire against barricaded man in North Haven, inspector general finds

Inspector General cEliot Prescott concluded that police tried to de-escalate the situation and only fired their guns when they were fired upon.

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SWAT officers justified in shooting at man who fired gun in North Haven last year: Inspector General

An investigation is underway after a man fired shots at SWAT officers in North Haven earlier this week, according to police, and the Office of Inspector General...

·Connecticut, United States
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NBC Connecticut broke the news in Connecticut, United States on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
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