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Gunshots fired in Conn. man-wife home standoff
SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. — Gunshots have been fired at a Connecticut home where an advertising executive has been holding his ex-wife hostage, and smoke can be seen coming from it.
The shots came shortly after power was cut to the neighborhood and a SWAT team geared up.
Police have been using a bullhorn to tell the man to leave the house because it’s on fire.
They say the man has claimed the house is booby-trapped with explosives. A bomb squad has been on the scene since the standoff began Tuesday morning.
Authorities say Richard Shenkman abducted Nancy Tyler from a garage after he missed a court hearing. His attorney says the hearing was related to an order that he vacate the home in South Windsor, a Hartford suburb.
There have been no reports of injuries.
Shenkman’s attorney, Hugh Keefe, says he’s hoping for a peaceful ending without any more violence.
THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP’s earlier story is below.
SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. (AP) — Gunshots have been fired at a Connecticut home where an advertising executive has been holding his ex-wife hostage.
The shots came shortly after power was cut to the neighborhood and a SWAT team put on its gear.
Authorities say Richard Shenkman abducted Nancy Tyler from a garage after he missed a Hartford Superior Court hearing Tuesday morning. His attorney says the hearing was related to a court order that he vacate the home in South Windsor, a Hartford suburb.
Police say Shenkman has claimed the house is booby-trapped with explosives. They’ve been using a bullhorn to tell him to leave the house immediately. A bomb squad has been on the scene since the standoff began at 11 a.m.
There have been no reports of injuries.
Shenkman’s attorney, Hugh Keefe, says he’s hoping for a peaceful ending without any more violence.
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