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Hartford officer in ICU after being stabbed in neck, suspect charged with attempted murder

HARTFORD — A Hartford police officer responding to a disturbance was stabbed repeatedly in the neck and critically injured Thursday morning by a woman who...
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HARTFORD -- A Hartford police officer responding to a disturbance was stabbed repeatedly in the neck and critically injured Thursday morning by a woman who was being evicted from an apartment building, authorities said.

The officer was on scene at 5 Constitution Plaza assisting with an eviction.

The stabbing happened while the officer was handcuffing Chevoughn Augustin, 39, woman from Hartford inside an apartment building. Maintenance workers heard the disturbance  and rushed in to assist the officer, pulling the suspect off the officer.

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Dr. Ken Robinson of Hartford Hospital said EMS, and fellow police officers did an “incredibly awesome job” getting injured officer to the hospital so quickly.

Hartford Police chief David Rosado praised the officer who provided medical help immediately, "In my mind he's a hero." He said, “It's a difficult day for law enforcement we will get through it.”

The suspect was caught and arrested, and sustained minor injuries. Police on the scene said there "was blood, lots of blood."

Community leaders who know the 12-year-veteran officer praised her character and determination. State police said they are assisting in the investigation. She had be trained in conflict resolution.

Police warned that, "No Hartford Police organizations are actively seeking donations on behalf of the officer injured in today’s attack. This is likely a scam. Please report to HPD."

The officer is in "critical/stable condition" and the suspect has been charged with attempted murder, according to police.

The name of the officer has not been released.

The mayor went to Hartford Hospital. Mayor Bronin said in a statement:

“This morning, a Hartford Police Officer sustained severe stab wounds while in the line of duty," said Mayor Bronin. "She is in critical condition and we will update the public later today. We ask the entire Hartford community to keep the officer in their thoughts and prayers.”

https://twitter.com/GovMalloyOffice/status/997162572259340288

Other police departments in the state are offering their support:

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