WINDHAM, Conn. (AP) - State Police say the suspect shot by officers following a car chase through several towns has died.
The chase started at about 11 a.m. Wednesday in Norwich where the suspect ,39 year old Kyron Marcell Sands of Hartford ,was attempting to break into a house.
Trooper Josue Dorelus said in a news conference that the suspect stole several cars and was chased all the way to Windham, where police used tire deflation devices to stop the vehicle.
Sands ran after the crash and shot at police.
Police say Sands opened fire on police first and was struck at least once in the abdomen.
No officers or civilians were injured.
It's about 15 miles from Norwich to Windham.
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