Preliminary reports indicate that on 08/18/2026, at approximately 4:00 a.m., Troopers assigned to Troop C in Tolland responded to a report of a suspicious incident on South Road in Somers. Upon arrival, Troopers located one individual with apparent gunshot wounds, who was subsequently pronounced deceased. A second individual was located at the scene and has been detained for the purposes of the investigation. There is no ongoing threat to the public. The Eastern District Majo

On August 8, 2026, at approximately 1:51 p.m., Troopers assigned to Troop C in Tolland responded to Baxter Road to assist EMS with a medical call. While on scene, Troopers were approached by an individual later identified as Kurt Hoss, DOB 09/08/1967, of Tolland, who arrived driving a blue Mazda SUV equipped with visible red and blue flashing lights. Hoss asked Troopers if they required assistance. When asked which agency he represented, Hoss stated he was a federal officer a

This investigation remains active and ongoing. Anyone who witnessed, has information related to, or has dash camera footage of this collision, is asked to contact Troop "C" in Tolland at (860)896-3200.

Any witnesses to this collision are asked to contact Troop F in Westbrook, at (860) 399-2100.