A lawsuit filed by the family of Kurt Lametta claims that Norwalk police were negligent in responding to the fatal shooting incident involving his landlord, Ellen Wink. The suit alleges that police took nearly 10 minutes to arrive at the scene after a 911 call from Wink, who reportedly described a verbal dispute but did not disclose the shooting to the dispatcher, delaying crucial medical assistance to Lametta.
Wink faces murder charges in connection with the incident, which occurred on January 20, 2022, after a confrontation over unpaid rent escalated. A police report revealed that Wink voiced frustrations during her 911 call, admitting to having a gun, while footage captured moments before the shooting. The city is seeking to dismiss the lawsuit, arguing that any pain Lametta experienced was solely caused by Wink’s actions. The case raises critical questions about emergency response protocols in violent situations.
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