North Haven Explosion 2018
Coordinates: 41°33′13″N 72°35′44″W / 41.5536°N 72.5956°W
| Date | May 2, 2018 |
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| Time | 08:30 pm EST |
| Location | North Haven, Connecticut, United States |
| Casualties | |
| 1 dead (Perpitator), 10 injured | |
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The North Haven Explosion 2018 occurred at a residental home in North Haven, Connecticut, United States at 08:30 pm EST on May 2, 2018. Local police and a regional tactical team responded to a house on the south side of town after a report of a disturbing domestic violence indent that occurred over the span of 4 days. After hours of negotiation with the suspect police entered a barn in the rear of the property. Upon entering it is believed the suspect triggered an explosive device injuring 10 officers and killing himself.
Explosion[edit]
The blast could be felt and heard for miles, one woman reported to news outlets that it "knocked her off her feet"
Possible causes[edit]
According to authorities, the suspects wife had filed divorce papers earlier that week.
Investigation[edit]
The investigation into the incident is currently underway by the Connecticut State Police
References[edit]
CBS News, New Haven Register, Hartford Currant
External links[edit]
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