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Person Approached By Man, Woman Shot, Killed Near CT Intersection, Police Say
A Connecticut man was shot and killed after being confronted by a man and woman while walking on a city street.
The incident took place in Hartford around 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 9 in the area of 2194 Main St.
Hartford Police officers responded to the area on a report of an unconscious male. Upon arrival, officers found 46-year-old Lamonte Brown, of Hartford lying on a sidewalk with apparent gunshot wounds, said Lt. Aaron Boisvert, of the Hartford Police.
According to Boisvert, surveillance cameras show Brown was walking on Main Street when he was approached by a man and woman. The…
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…
1 Killed, 2 Others Injured In Shooting On CT Street
A Connecticut man is dead and two others wounded following a shooting on a city street.
The incident took place in Hartford just before 11 p.m., Monday, Aug. 2, in the area of Winter Street.
Hartford Police officers responded to the area of Brook Street at Winter Street for two ShotSpotter notifications. Upon arrival, two victims of gunfire were located in the area of 13 Winter St., said Lt. Aaron Boisvert, of the Hartford Police.
One victim, identified as Brian Evans. age 23, of Hartford, was unresponsive on the scene and responding officers began life-saving measures …
Dispute Over Dog Leads To Shooting Deaths Of Man, Woman In CT Neighborhood, Police Say
A dispute between neighbors over a dog led to a deadly shooting that left two Connecticut residents dead and another in critical condition.
The incident took place in Hartford around 9 p.m., Sunday, June 19 at 67 Franklin Ave.
According to Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin, Christina Dang, age 27, and Chase Eugene Garrett, age 39, were killed, who spoke about the incident at a press conference Monday, June 20.
Police responded to a report of gunfire at the multi-family home and found three unresponsive victims with gunshot wounds, said Lt. Aaron Boisvert of the Hartford Police.
The cou…
Alert Issued For Missing 11-Year-Old CT Girl
Police have issued a missing person's alert for a missing 11-year-old Connecticut girl.
Jamayra Halstead, of Hartford, was last seen around 4 p.m., on Monday, April 18, in the area of Hillyer Street, said Lt. Aaron Boisvert, of the Hartford Police.
Halstead was wearing a short-sleeve purple shirt, black pants, and yellow and gray shoes, police said.
This is the first time that Jamayra has been reported missing and it is unknown where she may be headed at this time, police added.
She is described as being 5-foot, 100 pounds, with a medium complexion, brown eyes, and black h…
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…
Two CT Men Killed In Same City In Separate Shootings Hours Apart, Police Say
Police in one Connecticut city are investigating two homicides that occurred in one day.
Hartford Police said two men were killed in separate incidents on Thursday, Feb. 17 in different parts of the city.
According to Lt. Aaron Boisvert, the first incident took place around 1 p.m., when officers responded to the area of 271 Franklin Ave., where they found an unresponsive gunshot victim on the sidewalk.
The man, identified as Christian Feliciano, 20, of Hartford, was pronounced dead after lifesaving efforts failed, Boisvert said.
The second incident took place hours later, at 11:36 p…
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, …
Convicted CT Felon Caught With More Than 100 Bags Of Fentanyl, Police Say
A Connecticut man has been arrested for alleged possession of 116 bags of fentanyl and possession of a stolen gun after police received a complaint of drug dealing at an apartment complex.
Jose Ortiz-Rosado, age 46, of Hartford, was arrested on Wednesday, Jan. 19, by community service officers Steven Pino and Miguel Varela responding to complaints of trespassers conducting drug sales at the apartment building located at 655 Broad St., said Lt. Aaron Boisvert, of the Hartford Police.
In addition to the drugs, officers also seized 5.2 grams of crack cocaine, and a stolen Smith & Wess…
Suspect Nabbed In Fatal Shooting Of Up-And-Coming CT Teen Rapper
A Connecticut man has been arrested and charged with murder in the fatal shooting of local rapper “YNT Juan” Garcia Bautista.
Travis Johnson, age 19, of Hartford, was taken into custody on Wednesday, Nov. 3, by members of the US Marshals Violent Fugitive Task Force and Hartford detectives.
According to Lieutenant Aaron Boisvert, of the Hartford Police, Johnson was charged with murder and conspiracy to commit murder.
The murder of Bautista, age 17, took place around 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 8, Boisvert said.
When police arrived on the scene they found a vehicle stopped in t…
CT Man Narrowly Misses Police Officer While Firing Gun Through Window, Police Say
A Connecticut man is being held on a $2 million bond after allegedly shooting at a police officer who stopped to check on his well-being.
The incident took place around 1:30 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 26, while a Hartford Police officer was conducting a patrol in the area of 1921 Main St.
While on this patrol, the officer was approached by a man, identified as Jose Cajigas, who walked up to her marked police cruiser, said Lieutenant Aaron Boisvert, of the Hartford Police.
The officer engaged Cajigas, age 31, of Hartford, in conversation to inquire if he n…
Driver Charged In Fatal Crash That Killed CT Woman
A driver has been charged with negligent homicide with a vehicle for the fatal crash that left a Connecticut woman dead.
Tyra Givens, age 25, of Lawrenceville, Georgia, was arrested by Hartford Police on Wednesday, Sept. 22, for the crash which took place on Friday, Aug. 13.
According to Lt. Aaron Boisvert, of the Hartford Police Department, on Aug.13, around 10 p.m., Hartford Police officers responded to the area of 1313 Main Street for a report of a serious motor vehicle crash.
Upon arrival, they discovered that a 55-year-old woman identified as Cecil Greene, of East…
Fight Over Cutting In Line Leads To CT Man's Murder, Police Say
Police have made an arrest in the deadly stabbing of a Connecticut man during a dispute at a liquor store.
Wilfredo Rosa, age 54, of Hartford, was captured early Wednesday, Aug. 18, for the stabbing murder, which took place around 4:30 p.m., Monday, Aug. 16 at French’s Liquor Store on Albany Avenue, said Lt. Aaron Boisvert.
The murder of Jeremiah Fitzgerald, age 30, was the 27th of the year, led Hartford Police Chief Jason Thody to discuss the rising violence this year during the city's council's public safety meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 17.
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