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Hartford Teen Shot, Reports Injury Day Later
13 Jul
Summary
- A 17-year-old reported being shot on Saturday night.
- The victim sustained a minor upper body injury.
- Police are investigating the incident and seeking tips.
A shooting incident in Hartford, Connecticut, is under investigation after a 17-year-old male reported being struck by gunfire. The report came in on Sunday, indicating the victim had been hit in the area of Cornwall and Thomaston streets the night before.
Patrol officers had initially responded to a ShotSpotter alert on Saturday night at 11:04 p.m. in the vicinity of the 200 block of Cornwall Street. Evidence of gunfire was found, but no victims were present at the scene, and hospitals reported no relevant cases.
The victim sustained a minor injury to his upper body. The Major Crimes Division has taken charge of the ongoing investigation. Police are appealing to the public for any information that could aid their inquiry.
