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Authorities investigating officer involved shooting in Cromwell

One round was fired but neither the suspect or officer were injured.

CROMWELL, Conn. — Police are investigating a police-involved shooting that happened Tuesday morning.

Cromwell police say they were assisting with a probation check on Salem Drive.

Police say the suspect refused to come out but then tried to take off in his car.

At one point -- he encountered an officer who fired their weapon. One round was fired. 

Police later tracked him down on foot and took him into custody.

The suspect was identified as Samuel Moore, 36. Neither Moore or the officer were injured. 

The officer involved was identified as Sergeant Ryan Parsons, who has been with the Cromwell Police Department since 2017. 

On March 18, it was announced the Waterbury State’s Attorney’s Office and the Connecticut State Police - Central District Major Crime Squad were investigating the shooting. Midstate Traffic Squad will be investigating the car crash that happened as Cromwell Police will conduct their own internal affairs investigation. 

Police say the Chief States Attorney is now investigating. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Central District Major Crime Squad at 860-706-5656. 

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