3 Women Found Shot to Death

Police are investigating after three women were found dead in a Manchester, Conn., apartment Saturday night

According to authorities, officers were called to the Dye House Apartment Complex at 190 Pine Street at around 9:40 p.m. for a report of multiple gunshots.

When police arrived, they were met by the suspect outside the apartment building in the parking lot. The suspect, a male, was armed with a handgun and was carrying a 13-month-old child.

After a brief confrontation with officers, the suspect placed the child on the ground and shot himself. One officer also discharged their firearm, but it does not appear that the suspect was struck by the officer’s bullet.

The 13-month old child was unharmed.

Following the confrontation, police began checking the apartment complex. They located three females deceased from apparent gunshot wounds. The identities of the victims is  being withheld at this time.

This incident remains under investigation by the Manchester Police, The Hartford State’s Attorney’s Office and The Connecticut State Police Central District Major Crime Squad as standard protocol for Officer involved shootings.

Investigators said they are not searching for a suspect at this time. Authorities believe the person responsible for the shootings is one of the deceased.

Pine Street is closed as police investigate.

State Police Major Crimes Division  are assisting Manchester police with the investigation.

 

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