Beloved Grandmother Killed When Car Flees Shooting Scene

HARTFORD, CT — A 71-year-old beloved grandmother, who was on her way to the grocery store, was killed when she was hit by a car fleeing the scene of a shooting Thursday afternoon, according to WTNH News 8.

The incident occurred around 2 p.m. at Garden and Westland streets. One car was parked when another pulled up. The people in the cars began arguing, leading to gunfire being exchanged, WTNH reported.

When one of the cars attempted to flee the scene, the driver backed up, hitting the woman, who was identified as Yvonne Smith. One of the cars then crashed into a building a few blocks from the shooting scene, according to WFSB 3 TV.

Smith, who was going to the store to get bread and milk when she was struck and killed, was considered a "grandmother of the neighborhood" who cared about her community. Her daughter, Bridget Smith, told WTNH that her mother was a "really good person, she could make you laugh."

A 16-year-old suspect was remanded to the Juvenile Detention Center and charged with first-degree manslaughter, evading responsibility resulting in death, and second-degree larceny. Police said those charges may be upgraded.

Police have also located a 17-year-old suspect who suffered a gunshot wound and is in stable condition, according to NBC CT.

The vehicle involved in the incident was stolen out of Manchester. Police are continuing to search for two other suspects in the case.

Investigation into the crime is ongoing.