Who is Karli Travis? Wiki, Biography, Age, Family, Incident detail

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In the footage, Tate leaves his house and runs towards the officer. He is calmly told to put down the claw hammer he is holding by Detective Travis.A female investigator in Connecticut is being praised for her "extreme act of heroism" in stopping a hammer attack by a disturbed guy. The 52-year-old detective Karli Travis has received praise for her valor in stopping Winston Tate's attack. On Saturday, August 12, the policeman intervened after responding to a complaint of a disturbance involving noise and shattered glass on a Middletown street.

A crucial moment when the cop bravely defended herself against the savage assault is captured on bodycam film. She tried to put some distance between herself and Tate, but when she was shoved to the ground, she found herself fighting for her life. Travis was able to get her gun and shoot multiple times.Tate rushes for the officer as soon as he leaves his house in the footage. He is calmly told to put down the claw hammer he is holding by Detective Travis.

Karli Travis Age

Karli Travis is 52 years old.

Karli Travis Incident detail

Tate, who has already served time in prison for attacking officers, still hits Travis with the hammer four times in spite of her pleading. Travis was alone when answering the call during the event. Tate charged at her with the hammer, and she asked for help right awayShe tried to put some distance between herself and Tate, but when she was shoved to the ground, she found herself fighting for her life. Travis was able to get her gun and shoot multiple times.

Tate fled to his home, but more policemen showed up and eventually caught him. Tate and Travis both visited a hospital for treatment of minor wounds. Erik Costa, the police chief of Middletown, lauded Travis for his amazing "act of heroism." Without a doubt, he added, Detective Travis "displayed an extreme act of heroism that saved her life, the lives of other Middletown police officers, and the lives of the citizens of this city."

During a news conference, Detective Travis' coworkers, who number over 20, joined chief Costa in expressing their admiration for her. They praised her for her tenacity and bravery, calling her a heroine. According to a police union representative for Middletown, "It is our hope that this time finally after attempting to murder a police officer, he will suffer the consequences that he so rightfully deserves."
Detective Travis is presently receiving assistance while recovering at home.

The incident was the seventh time in the preceding month that Tate's home had been visited by the police due to disturbances. Tate, 52, has a history of convictions for crimes dating back to 1995, including past attacks in 2017 and 2020 on law enforcement officials, according to wfsb.com. Tate was accused of attempted first-degree assault, second-degree assault, attack on a member of the public safety, and hindering police in court.

Even though the judge mandated that he be held on a $500,000 bond on Tuesday, he had to be restrained by guards while in the courtroom as he tried to take off his prison jumpsuit. He poses a threat. Nobody is safe from this individual, according to the state's attorney. On October 3, Tate will make his subsequent court appearance.