9 Officers Injured in Connecticut SWAT Standoff, Explosion
At least 9 officers were injured Wednesday night when a barn exploded behind a house where police were negotiating with a man after a violent domestic incident in North Haven, CT.

At least 9 officers were injured when a barn exploded behind a house where police were negotiating with a man after a violent domestic incident in North Haven, CT. Photo: WFSB screenshot
At least 9 officers were injured Wednesday night when a barn exploded behind a house where police were negotiating with a man after a violent domestic incident in North Haven, CT, reports CBS News.
Yale-New Haven Hospital said they had 9 patients from the incident, and they were all in fair condition and suffered cuts, abrasions, and bruises, according to CBS News. Two of the injured officers were later released from the hospital Thursday, according to Freda, who said the others who remained hospitalized were in good spirits. The injured officers were members of the regional tactical team and included five from East Haven, three from North Haven, and one from Branford, reports the Associated Press.
"They all did suffer injuries that were consistent with the blast," North Haven Deputy Police Chief Jonathan Mulhern said. "This impacted not only the North Haven Police Department, not only our community, but this is a far reaching incident to the other communities that serve the south central region."
A man, who has now been identified as John Sayre, according to the Associated Press, had reportedly barricaded himself inside the home due to a domestic violence incident. Police have not identified remains found at the scene; however, the man was the only person believed to be inside the home at the time of the blast, reports FOX61.
"This started late this afternoon with what was apparently a very violent domestic call," North Haven First Selectman Michael Freda told FOX61. The police "were trying to coax him…out of the house and really try to calm the situation down. Then things took a turn for the worse with an explosion."
The woman who sparked the investigation was not in the home at the time of the standoff. It was not considered a hostage situation.
CBS Hartford, Connecticut affiliate WFSB-TV reports the incident began around 2 p.m. Tuesday when a female victim entered North Haven Police headquarters complaining of an incident at the home. She said she had escaped from the home after being held hostage by her husband for 3 days, CBS News reports.
He then barricaded himself in the barn, WFSB says. That was followed by the explosion, the station says.
More Special Units

Constellis’ AMK9 to Donate K9 Officer to Currituck County Sheriff’s Office
AMK9 will donate a fully trained K9 officer to the Currituck County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit. DAX, a 20-month-old Belgian Malinois, joined his new handler and has begun training at the Constellis Training Center.
Read More →
Ohio’s Statewide Drone First Responder Program to Take Flight
Over the next two years, the Ohio DFR Pilot Program will equip municipalities with advanced drone systems, deliver comprehensive training for first responders, and enable FAA-approved Beyond Visual Line of Sight operations.
Read More →
Louisiana Motor Sergeant Dies from Injuries Suffered in June “Intentional” Crash
A motor officer, Sgt. Caleb Eisworth was on his way to participate in a funeral escort when he was struck by another vehicle.
Read More →
Tennessee Officers Say Man Tried to Detonate IED During Arrest
Inside the bedroom officers found what they believed to be an IED. The officers evacuated the house and called for the Chattanooga Police Bomb Squad and ATF agents.
Read More →
Florida School Officer Dies After On-Duty Medical Emergency
Sergeant Greg Graff was “preparing school leaders for the upcoming year during a safety training program at Clearwater High School,” the school district said.
Read More →
Grenade is Missing from Explosion That Killed 3 LASD Deputies
ATF Special Agent in Charge Kenny Cooper said definitively that only one grenade detonated at the facility on July 18.
Read More →
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Names Deputies Lost in Friday Explosion
LASD said Detective Joshua Kelley-Eklund, Detective Victor Lemus, and Detective William Osborn who were all assigned to Special Enforcement Bureau’s Arson Explosives Detail were killed in the incident.
Read More →
Maryland State Police Helicopter Rescues Victim from Overturned Boat in Chesapeake Bay
The Maryland State Police Aviation Command Trooper 7 crew, the MSP helicopter based in California, Maryland, were monitoring the county dispatch radio, overheard the dispatch, and self-launched.
Read More →3 Los Angeles County Deputies Killed in Explosion Friday Morning
At press time the names of the deputies had not been released. Sheriff Robert Luna said one had served for 19 years, another for 22 years, and another for 33 years.
Read More →
Georgia Sheriff’s Deputy Fired After K-9 Dies in Hot Patrol Vehicle
The vehicle’s air conditioning failed because of a malfunctioning compressor and its heat alarm did not function, according to the sheriff’s office.
Read More →