Middletown, Connecticut – On Saturday, August 12 at 6:30 A.M., a complaint was received by the Middletown Police Department regarding an individual engaging in disruptive behavior and smashing glass on Liberty Street.
Detective Karli Travis was among the first officers to respond to the scene and encountered 52-year-old Winston Tate armed with a hammer.
Thankfully, Officer Travis survived what has been described as a harrowing attack from this seemingly disturbed individual. According to NBC Connecticut and Fox News, who have both reported on this story, the police officer is safe and well.
In the police body camera footage, Travis can be heard repeatedly ordering Tate to drop the object. However, despite her commands, the suspect refuses to comply.
After calling for back-up, Tate then charges at Travis while still holding a hammer and strikes the officer, causing her to fall to the ground.
In response, Travis proceeds to fire multiple times at the suspect. This does not deter him as he lands several blows on Travis with his blunt force object.
After numerous warnings to cease his behavior, Travis attempted to escape after a witness ran towards them in an effort to distract Tate. Soon afterward, the police arrived and apprehended the suspect.
He received medical attention for his injury, including a gunshot wound to his left hand. The officer was also taken to a nearby hospital.
Both have since been released.
Following the incident, Tate was charged with criminal attempt to commit first-degree assault, second-degree assault, assault on public safety personnel, and interfering with police. He is currently being held on a $850,000 bond according to NBC Connecticut and is due in court on October 3.
An investigation into the shooting remains ongoing.
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What a shame she didn’t empty her weapon into his torso & head!
She should never have let him get that close. Take a stance, aim, fire (two to the chest and on to the head! Mental illness is nothing but an excuse to get away with crimes.
well, wonder when libs will start banning hammers?
This man served in the Military but it didnt give him a free pass to kill or maim anyone else let alone a Police Officer and a woman.
He needs to go to a mental facility and he needs to go to prison for attempted murder
Absolutely correct!
In a situation like this, the officer should have shut and kill the guy in self-defense.
Another 13%er doing what they do. Big mouth & small brain………….
Black men are dangerous period.
Fred, it sure looks that way. Don’t forget the Mexicans, either.
At first when I read “hammer wielding man” I thought Nancy Pelosi’s “husband” was at it again. I thought Paul Pelosi had hired another homosexual prostitute, and then tried not to pay him for sexual services rendered. That trick almost got him hammered by another disgruntled homosexual prostitute. False Alarm.
The policewoman showed too much restraint, should have ended his crimes immediately. This clown should be playing, ‘hammer, hammer, who’s got the hammer’ with the Pelosis.
“GOOD GUN CONTROL”, is hitting your target, and a TIGHT shot group!