Man Critical After Being Shot In Broad Daylight In Hartford: Police

HARTFORD, CT — A man in his 20s was critically injured in a shooting Friday afternoon in Hartford, according to police.

Hartford Police Department officers responded to the area of Grandview Terrace and West Preston Street at approximately 1:27 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, following a report of a shooting.

Responding officers found a man in his 20s suffering from a gunshot wound, police said.

The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment and was listed in critical condition, according to the department.

Investigators determined that the shooting occurred near the intersection of Hillside Avenue and White Street.

The Hartford Police Department's Major Crimes and Crime Scene divisions responded and took over the investigation.

Police did not release the victim's identity or provide information about possible suspects or what led to the shooting.

The investigation remains active and ongoing.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the Hartford Police Department's anonymous tip line at 860-722-TIPS (8477).