2 Dead In Shooting, Building Fire: Police: New London News

Chris Rhatigan
·6 min read

Welcome back, New London. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Friday, Jan. 28.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy with a little snow. High: 35 Low: 21.

Here are the top stories in New London today:

  1. 2 Dead As Police Investigate Shooting, Apartment Building Fire: Two victims were found in a Granite Street building Wednesday night. (New London Patch)

  2. Shots Fired, Bullet Holes Found Inside New London Home: Police: Police are investigating the Wednesday evening shooting. (New London Patch)

  3. Pet Adoption In The New London Area: New Dogs, Cats Added This Week (New London Patch)

  4. COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic in New London (lymeline.com)

  5. Mid-Century Modern Home Hits The Market In New London (New London Patch)

  6. Red Cross Offers Amazon Gift Card For Blood Donations: Upcoming Drive Near New London (New London Patch)

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Today in New London:

From my notebook:

  • U.S. Coast Guard Academy: "The official 2022 summer schedule for the United States Coast Guard Barque EAGLE is here! ⚓⛵️🦅 Specific port call dates this summer are: May 19-23: Miami, Florida June 2-5: Pensacola, Florida June 10-14: Galveston, Texas June 23-27: Key..." (Facebook)

  • U.S. Coast Guard Academy Athletics: "U.S. Coast Guard Academy Men's Basketball posted a huge win over #17 WPI on Wednesday night in NEWMAC play #gocgabears" (Facebook)

  • U.S. Coast Guard Academy Athletics: "The US Coast Guard Academy Swimming & Diving men's and women's teams were named to the CSCAA Scholar All-America team! #gocgabears" (Facebook)

  • Coast Guard Academy Lacrosse: "BEARS ON FILM: thank you to Paul Duddy for these photos from COAST GUARD ACADEMY MEN'S LACROSSE practice today at "The Den" - Cadet Memorial Field. It honestly looks cold. Standby - checking the weather - looks like it was a balmy 25 deg..." (Facebook)

  • U.S. Coast Guard Academy Athletics: "U.S. Coast Guard Academy Women's Basketball picked up their second NEWMAC victory on the road at Clark this evening! #gocgabears" (Facebook)

  • United States Coast Guard Band: "Exactly 5 years ago today we posted this Guardians Big Band video. No better throwback for #TBT with tomorrow’s Guardians Big Band: “Guardians Around the World” Livestream performance. Keep your fingers and toes crossed that the snowstor..." (Facebook)

  • Connecticut College: ""Our mission at Connecticut College is to create productive citizens prepared to put their education into action in support of truth and justice across the world. That means working to elevate our discourses, our practices and our forms ..." (Facebook)

  • New London Currach Rowers: "New London is very sad to hear the news that Mary Mulkerrin Clark has departed this mortal world. We extend condolences to her family, friends and the Pittsburg rowing club. May she forever dip and pull her oars to a peaceful destination." (Facebook)

  • The Williams School: "Sixth grade students built @lego robots today in 6forSixth! 🤖" (Facebook)

  • Custom House Maritime Museum: "Friend and former NLMS trustee Alice Houston was in yesterday with the donation of two harpoons! Several years ago, Alice also surprised us with the jaw bone of a sperm whale (at left), among other items..." (Facebook)

  • New London Police Union: "NLPD has opened another round of hiring!" (Facebook)

  • New London Homeless Hospitality Center: "Spring will come and so will the 15th Annual Walk to End Homelessness. Mark your calendar for Sunday, April 24, 2022, 1 p.m., starting at New London's Parade Plaza. Registration starts March 1 at nlhhc.org/walk" (Facebook)

  • Connecticut College Alumni: "Join us virtually for College for a Day 2022! We will be joined by Professor Andrea Wollensak as she speaks about her transdisciplinary art practice and how she incorporates environmental issues and concepts into her work as an artist an..." (Facebook)

  • Naval Submarine Base New London: "Join Fleet and Family Support Center's webinars in February on parenting skills." (Facebook)

  • Naval Submarine Base New London: "Check out today's highlighted app in the Navy App Locker. The Navy App Locker has a multitude of useful apps that Sailors can use to assist them in managing their careers. https://www.facebook.com/MyNAVYHR/videos/1011097896112188/" (Facebook)

  • Lyman Allyn Art Museum: "Let the countdown begin! Only one month left before “Unbeatable Women: Power and Innovation in the work of Women Photographers” opens on Feb. 26! Examining women’s rich contributions to modern and contemporary photography, this exhibitio..." (Facebook)

  • New London Public Schools: "We are looking forward to seeing you at our "U for Youth" next Monday January 31, 2022! Come join us for great conversation, food and raffles! Meet us at the BDJ Multi-Magnet Campus Gym Entrance! See U there!" (Facebook)

  • Charles E. Shain Library: "“It is literally in my job description to find answers to any question directed to me at the reference desk” https://bit.ly/3r4VjIS" (Facebook)

  • U.S. Coast Guard Academy Triathlon Club: "🚨Athlete Feature Alert 🚨 My name is 2/c Kerry Naso and I'm from Westchester County, NY. I started doing triathlons the summer of my high school freshman year and have become more competitive in the sport since I joined the academy. I'v..." (Facebook)

  • Public Library of New London, CT: "Happy #LibraryShelfieDay!! Check out some great new fiction and non-fiction reads on our shelves now! 📚" (Facebook)

  • Goodwin-Niering Center for the Environment at Connecticut College: "Meet Winona Hunter '24! "My interests include green energy and oceanography. On campus I play cello for various music groups as well as play on the frisbee team." Welcome, Winona!!! We're so happy to have you 🥳🐪" (Facebook)

  • The Salvation Army - New London, CT: "Everyone has a role in combatting Human Trafficking. What’s yours? Coming this Spring, a community event hosted by The Salvation Army & MetroHartford Alliance. Sponsored by Bank of America. Reserve your ticket or donate here today: https..." (Facebook)

  • CB Jennings Elementary School: "Just a reminder LLHD will be back at Jennings tomorrow for 5-11 year old vaccinations – they’ll also be able to do 1st, 2nd or booster shots for adults!" (Facebook)

  • Spark Makerspace: "Join us every Thursday @ 6pm for Electronics Night at 7 Union Street. . . . #makerspace #sparkmakerspace #newlondonct #connecticut #CT #make #create #collaborate #7union #electronics #3dprint #coding" (Facebook)

  • Goodwin-Niering Center for the Environment at Connecticut College: "GNCE alum, Juliette Lee '18 was recently published in the Economist, and we couldn't be more proud! Juliette is a Master of Environmental Management Candidate at Duke University Marine Laboratory, Nicholas School of the Environment. Way ..." (Facebook)

  • Goodwin-Niering Center for the Environment at Connecticut College: "Happy Thursday, camels! You made it over the first week hump! Today we'd like you to meet Emma Lanahan '24. Emma stays busy with so many things, she had to bullet them! 😉 "-Coxswain on the Women's Rowing Team (Love my team so much!) -Me..." (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday! See you all tomorrow morning for another update.

— Chris Rhatigan

About me: Chris Rhatigan is a freelance writer and editor.

This article originally appeared on the New London Patch