Wethersfield Police Shooting: New State Attorney Investigating

WETHERSFIELD, CT — The officer-involved shooting in Wethersfield that left an 18-year-old man dead is now being investigated by the Hartford State's Attorney office. Under Connecticut law an officer-involved incident that results in death must be investigated by a state's attorney office other than the judicial district where the shooting took place.

"We extend our condolences to Mr. Vega Cruz’s family. I am in the process of speaking to the State Police to provide me with contact information for Mr. Vega Cruz’s family and an update of what they have learned and what remains to be done at this point to move the investigation forward," said State's Attorney Gail Hardy.

Hardy said she intends to allow the public to see police video of the incident once its determined that it won't interfere with the investigation.

Two Wethersfield officers attempted to stop a suspect in a motor vehicle around 6 p.m. on Silas Deane Highway, State Police said in a statement. The suspect vehicle and Wethersfield police cruiser collided. One of the officers exited his vehicle and the vehicle drove toward the officer, State Police said. The officer then fired his weapon and hit Cruz.

A female passenger in the car wasn't injured and was released.

Protesters Monday demanded to see police video of the incident and said there are still unanswered questions.