Hartford Police Investigate 2 Separate Shootings Over July 4 Weekend: PD

HARTFORD, CT — Hartford police are investigating two separate non-fatal shootings that occurred in different parts of the city on the Fourth of July.

The first shooting was reported early Friday morning.

At approximately 6:39 a.m. on Saturday, July 4, Hartford police posted on Facebook that officers responded to the area of 351 Woodland St. after receiving a report of a person who had been shot.

Officers found a man in his 30s suffering from a gunshot wound, according to the HPD.

Police said the victim was alert and conscious when officers arrived and was transported to an area hospital for treatment.

Later, officers responded to a second shooting on the city's west side.

At approximately 1:16 p.m. Saturday, July 4, Hartford police posted on Facebook that they were dispatched to the area of 185 Westland St. after receiving a ShotSpotter notification indicating possible gunfire.

Responding officers located another male victim in his 30s suffering from a gunshot wound.

Police said he was also alert and conscious at the scene before being transported to an area hospital for treatment.

In both incidents, detectives from the Hartford Police Department's Major Crimes Division and Crime Scene Division responded and assumed the investigations.

Police have not announced whether the two shootings are connected. Both investigations remain active and ongoing.

Anyone with information about either shooting is asked to contact the Hartford Police Department Tip Line at 860-722-TIPS (8477).