Woman, 19, Shot In Hartford Tuesday Night: Police

HARTFORD, CT — The Hartford Police Department is investigating the shooting involving a 19-year-old woman after officers were dispatched to Westland Street, authorities said.

Police responded to the area of 211 Westland St. following a ShotSpotter alert indicating possible gunfire.

While officers were on scene, a local hospital reported that a gunshot victim had arrived for treatment, police said.

The victim, identified only as a 19-year-old female, sustained what police described as a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.

The department’s Major Crimes and Crime Scene divisions have taken over the investigation, which remains active and ongoing.

Officials are asking anyone with information to contact the Hartford Police tip line at 860-722-TIPS (8477).