The Connecticut Office of Inspector General has ruled that a state police trooper acted justifiably when he shot a suspect during an armed robbery arrest in Killingly on December 30, 2023. The report states that Trooper Joseph Godbout fired a single shot after the suspect, Ruben Muller, pulled a loaded revolver and pointed it at him, creating an imminent threat of death or serious injury.
The confrontation unfolded at a gas station when Godbout attempted to detain Muller, who was fleeing from a robbery in Rhode Island. Body-worn camera footage captured the tense moments leading up to the shooting, which left Muller with multiple rib fractures before he was taken into custody after treatment. This incident raises significant questions about police use of force and community safety, prompting ongoing discussions about law enforcement protocols.
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