Posted on 06/26/2022 5:14:45 AM PDT by marktwain
EAST HARTFORD, Connecticut – Two teens are dead after they forced their way into a home last week in East Hartford, Connecticut.
Police identified the intruders as 16-year-old Isaiah Jose Lopez of Hartford and 15-year-old Isaiah Miguel Nevarez of Meriden.
According to the Hartford Courant, the two allegedly entered the home and physically attacked the resident who had a handgun and shot them both, police said Friday. The handgun is legally registered to the resident, police said.
Police said both teens were rushed to nearby hospitals where they were pronounced dead.
Police said the teens went into the home and physically attacked the resident, who was armed with a handgun and fired.
The resident suffered minor injuries in the attack. The gun was registered to the resident and he is cooperating with police, officials said.
“As of this time the only weapon recovered on the scene was the homeowners,” said Officer Marc Caruso of the East Hartford Police Department.
Police described the incident as a “targeted home invasion” but are still trying to determine what led up to it.
“It appears as though the homeowner had no knowledge of his attackers,” Caruso said. “We’re looking into several possibilities. The detectives are tracking down leads at this time,” he said.
“We’re treating this as a home invasion type incident where two males came into the home. And it appears to be a case of self-defense at this time, where the homeowner was a legal owner of the firearm,” Caruso said.
Officials told WTNH that they believe the alleged home invasion was targeted, although the circumstances leading up to the incident remained unclear Friday. The gun used in the shooting was registered to the homeowner, who is cooperating with authorities, WTIC reported.
Hartford Public Schools released a statement regarding the teens’ deaths:
On Thursday, June 16, 2022, we were informed of the deaths of two former Hartford Public School students. This is an unfortunate and tragic incident, and we are deeply saddened by the loss of members of our Hartford Public Schools community. We are prepared to provide proper support and resources for students and staff affected by this tragedy. Our thoughts are with our former students’ families, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time.
I love a story with a happy ending.
I was wondering what the guy dumped before the cops got there. Sounds like a valid home defense…but “targeted” means they were there with purpose.
What is a “targeted “ home invasion?
Most likely they got a tip from someone (maybe an electricians’ helper, maybe a delivery guy), that there was loop to be had.
...oh well.
Just axin'.
““Former” used because they are now dead?
Or “former” used because they dropped out?”
Yes.
And the world is now a better place.
Thank you.
Thank you.
A bit obscure but I take your point.
I am sure their parents must be so proud of these two dead robbers. Homeowner saved a lifetime of crime by killing these two.
DimWIT is slang and formal is Democrat
tell the police NOTHING without a lawyer present. Demand medical attention because you are so shaken by the attack that you can't talk about it now.
In other words, police are NOT you friends and will put you in jail for the rest of your life if you give them too much information.
You’re not terribly perceptive.
Hartford is a jungle.
++++++++++
Connecticut is NOT the state of my youth...
There is also a rumor that the home invasion was orchestrated and funded by the White House...🙄
There is also a rumor that the home invasion was incited by Trump's speech at the rally on J6...🙄
There is also a rumor that the home invasion was orchestrated as the opening salvo of another jap sneak attack...🙄
Gee I wonder if they were legal?????
Saved a lot of future victims!!!
Trudeau says using a gun for self-defence is ‘not a right that you have’ in Canada
https://thepostmillennial.com/watch-trudeau-says-using-a-gun-for-self-defence-is-not-a-right-that-you-have-in-canada
I live in CT. What I posted was reported on the local news. Where did your info come from?
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