Catherine Hays, age 53, of Hartford, was found around 1 p.m., Monday, Oct. 25, after police responded to a possible medical call.
According to Lt. Aaron Boisvert, of the Hartford Police, patrol officers, along with EMS responded to an apartment at 93 Spring St. on a possible medical call. Upon arrival, Hays was located dead with obvious signs of trauma.
There was also evidence of a shooting on the scene, Boisvert said.
The Hartford Police Major Crimes and Crime Scene Divisions responded and assumed the investigation.
The investigation remains active and ongoing.
Anyone with any information regarding the case is asked to call the HPD Tip Line at 860-722-TIPS (8477).
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