A man in New Haven allegedly shot his girlfriend and killed her friend in a tragic incident early Tuesday, then turned the gun on himself. Kerwin Romero, 41, who was out on bond from a violent domestic assault arrest last year, died from his self-inflicted injuries while police reported that his girlfriend remains critically injured, and her friend, Jennifer Adams, 35, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The shooting occurred in a home on Congress Avenue, where two children were also present but unharmed. Romero’s extensive history with law enforcement, including prior assault charges and threats, raises questions about the effectiveness of the legal system in preventing domestic violence incidents. The police investigation reveals that the altercation escalated into gunfire during a domestic dispute, prompting officials to explore the circumstances surrounding Romero’s release prior to this violent episode.
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