2 Men Shot In Hartford Tuesday; One In Critical Condition: Police

HARTFORD, CT — The Hartford Police Department is investigating a double shooting on Tuesday evening, March 10, that left one man critically injured.

Police said officers were dispatched around 6:29 p.m. to the area of 65 Madison Ave. after receiving a ShotSpotter notification indicating gunfire.

When officers arrived, they found two male victims, both in their 30s, suffering from gunshot wounds.

One victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment, police said.

The second victim suffered serious gunshot wounds and was taken to a hospital, where he was listed in critical condition, according to the HPD.

The department’s Major Crimes Division and Crime Scene Division responded to the scene and are leading the investigation.

Police said the case remains active and ongoing.

No additional information about the suspects or the circumstances of the shooting has been released.

This is the second major shooting in the city in as many days.

On Monday night, a 42-year-old man was shot and killed on Allen Place, with police still seeking a suspect.

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

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