Crime & Safety

South Norwalk Man Dead After Apparent Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound in Hartford

A South Norwalk man has died after witnesses said he shot himself in the chest on Friday in Hartford, according to police.

A South Norwalk man has died after witnesses said he shot himself in the chest on Friday in Hartford, according to police.

Hartford Police received a call around 1:45 a.m. Friday and responded to 27 Barnard St. on a report that someone shot himself in the chest, said Deputy Chief Brian Foley.

Friends of the victim and officers performed CPR until the arrival of an ambulance.

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The victim, identified as Wesley McPherson, 37, of Testa Place in South Norwalk was pronounced deceased at 2:25 a.m. at the hospital.

Police continue to investigate.

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