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Mother says Norwich police response delayed before son's death; inspector general investigating
Summary
Donna Dunphy told the council her son, Jacob Evans, suffered a medical emergency in September 2024, and she alleges delayed ambulance response, inconsistent official reports and lack of transparency; she said the case is under investigation by the Office of Inspector General.
Donna Dunphy addressed the council on Jan. 21 to describe concerns about the response and subsequent recordkeeping after her son, Jacob Evans, was found in distress in Norwich on Sept. 15, 2024.
Dunphy said her son knocked on a business door at 7:01 p.m. seeking water and help and that the business manager called 911. She said Norwich Police Department officers arrived, but an Advanced Life Support ambulance was not called until 7:38 p.m., 37 minutes after the initial call. She said her son…
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