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Violent Night: 3 Killed Within Miles In Separate Connecticut Shootings
Three people were killed within miles of each other in two separate Connecticut shootings.
The first victim was shot in Hartford around 12:30 a.m., Sunday, in the area of 675 Wethersfield Ave.
In a separate event just miles away, two men were killed during a shooting at around 1:55 a.m., Sunday, in the area of 82 Sterling St., said Lt. Aaron Boisvert of the Hartford Police.
During the first shooting, Jordan Phipps, age 24, of Bloomfield, was found when Hartford Police responded to a Shotspotter notification on Wethersfield Ave., Boisvert said.
When officers arrived, they found Phipps …
Fatal Crash: 45-Year-Old CT Woman Hit By Vehicle
A 45-year-old Connecticut woman was killed after being hit by a car on a busy roadway.
The crash took place in Hartford County around 9 p.m., Monday, July 17 in the area of 515 Albany Ave., Hartford.
According to Lt. Aaron Boisvert, of the Hartford Police, when officers arrived, they located Marta Llanos, of Hartford, in the roadway, suffering from life-threatening injuries.
Officers began life-saving measures until the arrival of EMS. Llanos was transported to St. Francis Hospital, where she was pronounced dead, Boisvert said.
The vehicle involved rem…
12-Year-Old CT Girl Killed In Drive-By Shooting, 3 Others Wounded, Police Say
A 12-year-old Connecticut girl was killed during a drive-by shooting that injured three others.
The shooting took place in Hartford around 8:40 p.m. on Thursday, April 20 at 48 Huntington St., said Lt. Aaron Boisvert, of the Hartford Police.
Hartford police responded to the area on a ShotSpotter activation that recorded numerous bullets had been fired, Boisvert said.
Upon arrival, officers located an 18-year-old male, suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers also located a 12-year-old girl, suffering from a gunshot wound to her head and abdomen, he added.
The girl, identified as…
Man Found Shot To Death On Porch Of CT Home, Police Say
Police are searching for a suspect after a Connecticut man was found shot to death on the porch of a second-floor home.
The shooting took place in Hartford around 5:20 p.m., Monday, Nov. 7 at 135 Nelson St.
According to Lt. Aaron Boisvert, of the Hartford Police, officers responded to a rear, second-floor porch at 135 Nelson Street on a citizen report of a person shot.
Upon arrival, officers located a man suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. The victim, identified as Chester Gaston, age 46, of West Hartford, was unresponsive, Boisvert said.
Officers began life-savi…
32-Year-Old Shot To Death In CT Motel Room, Police Say
Police are searching for the killer of a 32-year-old who was found shot to death in Connecticut.
The incident took place in Hartford around 11:15 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 6 at the Travel Inn Motel located at 100 Weston St.
When officers responded to the motel for a reported unresponsive male, they found Angel King, of Hartford, suffering from a gunshot wound, according to Lt. Aaron Boisvert of the Hartford Police.
King was transported to St. Francis Hospital for treatment and was pronounced dead, Boisvert said.
During an autopsy on Monday, Nov. 7, the manner of death was ruled homicide by the&n…
CT Man Nabbed For Fatal Hit-Run Charged With Manslaughter, Police Say
A Connecticut man has been nabbed for a hit-and-run crash that killed a 52-year-old.
Jahbez Copeland, age 23, of South Windsor, was arrested on Wednesday, Oct. 26, by Hartford Police for the crash which took place on Saturday, Jan. 1 in the area of Main and Battles Street.
On Jan. 1, patrol officers responded to the area of Main Street at Battles Street on a report of a serious crash involving a pedestrian, said Lt. Aaron Boisvert, of the Hartford Police.
Upon arrival, officers located Michael A. Brown, of Windsor, in the roadway, unresponsive, suffering from seve…
‘Beautiful Soul:’ Ocean County Native, Beloved Brother Eugene Ozonuwe Dies Suddenly, 27
Ocean County native and beloved brother Eugene Ado Ozonuwe died at St. Francis hospital in Trenton on Friday, Sept. 30. He was 27.
Born in Neptune, Eugene grew up in Jackson and graduated from Jackson Memorial High School in 2016, his obituary says.
More than $8,300 had been raised on a GoFundMe for Eugene’s funeral expenses as of Monday, Oct. 24.
“My fearless, loving, and sweet baby brother passed away,” reads the fundraiser, launched by Ifeekam Ozonuwe. “Taken too soon with no time to prepare, my family and I are asking for support toward his funeral and burial services.”
Eugene was kn…
IDs Released For Man Charged, Victim Fatally Shot While Lying In Bed In CT Neighborhood
Police have identified a Connecticut man who was shot and killed while lying in bed with his pregnant fiancé.
The Hartford County incident happened around 11 p.m., Wednesday, March 16 in the borough of Unionville, located in the Town of Farmington.
When officers arrived on the scene, they found Jorge Tejada Camacho, age 32, lying in bed with multiple gunshot wounds. He was rushed to St. Francis Hospital where he was pronounced dead, McKenzie said, said Lt. Tim McKenzie, of the Farmington Police.
He was allegedly shot by 24-year-old Deondre Linder, also of Unionville.
Linder is …
Two Brothers Shot, Killed Inside CT Residence
Two Connecticut brothers were found shot and killed inside a city residence.
Leon Kelley, who had just turned age 46 on the day he died, and Charles Kelley, age 47, were found around 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22, with multiple gunshot wounds in Hartford inside 161 Westminster St.
The victims were transported to St. Francis Hospital, where they were pronounced dead, according to Lt. Aaron Boisvert, spokesman for the Hartford Police.
Police believe one suspect shot both men, Boisvert said.
He said Leon Kelley's birthday had nothing to do with the deadly shooting.
The investigat…
CT Man Found Shot To Death In Car, Police Say
A Connecticut man was found shot to death in a car when police responded to a report of a serious car accident.
Hartford County resident Tyrik Walcott, age 22, of Windsor, was found in the vehicle in front of the 2Cuzn's convenience store on Bellevue Street around 8:45 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 6.
Walcott, Hartford’s second homicide victim of the year, was found in the driver's seat of the vehicle when officers responded, said Lt. Aaron Boisvert, of the Hartford Police
He was extricated from the vehicle by Hartford Fire and it was then discovered he was suffering from a gunshot wound, …
CT Shootings Leave One Dead, Two Wounded, Police Say
Police in Connecticut are investigating two shootings that left a 22-year-old man dead and two others wounded.
At around 1:50 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 18, police responded to the area of 614 Albany Ave., in Hartford for a Shot Spotter activation, according to Lt. Aaron Boisvert, of the Hartford Police.
Minutes later officers were dispatched to a second Shot Spotter activation at 152 Mather St., Boisvert said.
Officers responding to the Albany Avenue activation located evidence of a shooting at 580 Albany Ave.
Officers who responded to 152 Mather St. located an unresponsive man, suffering …
CT Man Found Stabbed, Dies Hours Later, Police Say
A 30-year-old Connecticut man has died after being stabbed multiple times.
Jeremiah Fitzgerald, age 30, address unknown, was found by officers around 4:30 p.m., Monday, Aug. 16 in Hartford in the area of 580 Albany Ave., Lt. Aaron Boisvert said.
Hartford Police officers were dispatched to the area of 580 Albany Avenue on a report of a person stabbed. Upon arrival, officers found Fitzgerald suffering from stab wounds.
Officers immediately began providing medical aid until the arrival of EMS Fitzgerald was transported to St. Francis Hospital, where he was initially liste…
Two Shot, One Fatally, At Same Location In CT
Two people were shot, one fatally, at the same location in Connecticut.
The latest round of bullets flying took place around 11 p.m., Thursday, July 29, in Hartford in the area of 29 Elliott St.
When officers responded after being notified of the shooting by a Shot Spotter activation, they located a victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in front of 22 Elliott St., said Hartford PD Lt. Aaron Boisvert.
The victim, identified as Angelo Lopez, age 24, of Hartford, was unresponsive on the scene and was transported to Hartford Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
While…