Hartford police officer, repeatedly stabbed in throat while responding to tenant dispute, in critical but stable condition

The suspect, Chevoughn Augustin, 39, of 5 Constitution Plaza, Apt. 903 was charged with criminal attempt murder; assault 1st, assault on a police officer and criminal mischief 3rd, according to a post on the department's Facebook page.

HARTFORD -- A veteran police officer, repeatedly stabbed in the throat while responding to a disturbance involving a landlord and tenant Thursday morning, is in critical but stable condition, police say.

The suspect, Chevoughn Augustin, 39, of 5 Constitution Plaza, Apt. 903, was charged with criminal attempt murder; assault 1st, assault on a police officer and criminal mischief 3^rd, according to a post on the department's Facebook page.

Augustin was given a $4.5 Million dollar bond and is slated to appear Friday morning in Superior Court in Hartford.

The incident occurred about 9:40 a.m. when police responded to the apartment building at 5 Constantine Plaza for a report of a disturbance involving a female tenant of the building.

On arrival to 9^th floor apartment, police made contact with Augustin. At some point during the investigation a struggle ensued and the suspect grabbed a large ceramic kitchen knife, placed the female officer in a chokehold and began stabbing her in the neck.

The officer managed to radio for assistance and an officer in distress call was initiated.

Building management and maintenance workers who were in the immediate area, heard the struggle and were able to subdue and disarm the suspect. Backup officers then arrived and began immediate bleeding control and other life-saving measures.

The injured officer was taken to Hartford Hospital's Emergency Department. She suffered a lacerated jugular vein and trachea and was taken into surgery.

The officer's family is with her and has asked that her name not be released pending arraignment of the suspect as they work to notify family and friends.

Detectives say the building management and maintenance personnel who intervened in the struggle saved the officer's life.

The suspect was taken to St. Francis Hospital and treated for minor lacerations to her hand. Upon her release she was taken to Hartford Police Department Major Crimes Division. Augustin was cooperative with detectives although she has aliases and they are trying to confirm her identity.