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GoRapidDNA Summary
mass shooting investigation, using rapid DNA processing and desktop ballistic kiosks to analyze shell casings and other evidence from the December 13 attack. The lab was able to lift a DNA profile from spent casings, though it didn’t match any records, and enter ballistic data into national systems like NIBIN to link weapons and evidence quickly. Officials say this rapid technology, rare in the Northeast, speeds turnaround compared with traditional methods that can take weeks or months. Connecticut’s expanded role highlights how regional forensic cooperation and modern tools are reshaping the way multi-state investigations unfold.
