Man Shot By Hartford Cop Last Week Dies From Injuries: State

HARTFORD, CT — State officials Tuesday afternoon confirmed the death of the man shot Friday by a Hartford police officer.

Steven Jones, who was shot by a Hartford police officer on Feb. 27, died Tuesday afternoon from his injuries, according to a statement from the CT Office of the Inspector General.

Jones was pronounced dead at 3:03 p.m. on March 3 at Saint Francis Hospital in Hartford, officials said.

His body will be transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for a post-mortem examination.

The Office of the Inspector General said it will issue the preliminary status report, as required by state statutes, no later than five business days after the cause of death is available to the Chief State’s Attorney.

The inspector general’s investigation into the use of deadly force by the Hartford Police Department remains ongoing.

Jones was shot by HPD officer Joseph Magnano after he arrived at 11:12 a.m. Friday, Feb. 27, near the intersection of Blue Hills Avenue and Euclid Street, state officials said.

After exiting his cruiser, Magnano approached Jones with his firearm drawn and ordered him to drop the knife.

As Jones walked toward him, Magnano repeatedly ordered him to drop it.

Magnano continued walking backward as Jones advanced with a knife.

When the two reached the middle of the intersection, Magnano fired nine shots, according to the inspector general’s report.

Jones fell to the ground with multiple gunshot wounds.

His death is the second fatal incident involving a mental health check and Hartford police.

On Feb. 19, Hartford police shot and killed a knife-wielding man in his apartment after a reported mental health check turned violent.

The family of the victim has announced their intent to sue the City of Hartford and the Hartford Police Department regarding that incident.

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