Domestic Violence, Abduction, and Suicide Threats Lead to Statewide Police Search

Summary: A domestic violence incident in Fairfield County, Connecticut, escalated when a male suspect assaulted his wife, attempted suicide, and abducted two juveniles. The suspect, driving a black 2021 Honda Accord, fled the scene and was reported to have threatened to kill both himself and the children. Connecticut State Police coordinated a multi-agency search, utilizing phone pings and issuing alerts across several jurisdictions. The event involved multiple locations, including Beacon Street, Berlin Turnpike, and rest areas along major highways. The situation posed a high risk to the victims and required urgent law enforcement intervention.