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1st LD: Blast in Connecticut injures 4 policemen

Xinhua,May 03, 2018 Adjust font size:

WASHINGTON, May 2 (Xinhua) -- An explosion in Connecticut on Wednesday injured four police officers responding to a domestic violence report, local media reported.

The incident took place in North Haven town. When the police responded to a domestic violence report there, they found a man had barricaded himself in the house. During their investigation, a huge explosion occurred near the house, injuring four police officers on site.

A fire ensued after the explosion. However, the suspect is still believed to be inside the house, local WFSB TV said.

Nearby residents have been advised to clear the area. Enditem