Connecticut Driver Rams Car Into Five Police Officers
Five police officers in Connecticut are recovering from an attack against them.
“A car allegedly rammed into five police officers after being pulled over in Meriden Monday evening, according to police,” an NBC affiliate in Connecticut reported.
“Officials said they pulled over the individuals after observing their car matched the description of a vehicle used in a recent shooting,” reporter Angela Fortuna said.
Police officers were approaching a car during a traffic stop when the suspect drove away before crashing.
“Officers who approached the vehicle on foot were hit as the car proceeded to ram both cruisers and the unmarked car a second time, according to police,” NBC Connecticut reported.
It is unknown if the suspect targeted the cops due to anti-police bias. Details are still unfolding in this case.
UPDATE: Five officers were injured and the injuries ranged from a concussion to a broken foot as well as sprains and strains, police said. Camacho, 25, of Meriden, was charged with five counts of assault in the second degree, five counts of assault on a police officer, carrying a pistol without a permit, reckless endangerment in the first degree, possession of a high-capacity magazine, weapon in a motor vehicle, four counts of evading responsibility, reckless driving, engaging police in a pursuit, misuse of license plates, no insurance, no license and operating an unregistered vehicle. Bond was set at $1 million.
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