Hartford Police Asking For Help Identifying Suspect

Hartford police are asking the public’s help in identifying the person who is possibly connected to two shootings in Hartford.

On Sunday at approximately 6:27 a.m., patrol officers responded to the area of Capitol Avenue and Newton Street regarding reports of gun shots and an injured person.

Police said that the victim was located on the road directly in front of the First Church of Nazarene. Initial first aid was conducted until members of an AMR ambulance arrived. The victim, a pastor, was transported to Saint Francis Hospital and is being treated for three gunshot wounds - two to the right leg and one to the left shoulder area.

Then at 6:41 a.m., Hartford police officers responded to 402 Garden St. for a report of multiple gunshots being fired.

Upon arrival they located the victim on Mather Street near Garden Street suffering from multiple gunshots wounds. The victim was transported to Saint Francis Hospital Emergency Room by ambulance suffering from gunshot wounds to the torso and arms. He was later listed in serious, but stable condition.

Police say the motive for both crimes remain unclear and open and that both investigations are active and ongoing.

Detectives have evidence to directly connect these two shootings. Accordingly, the suspect depicted in the video is a person of interest and he is possibly the shooter.

According to police, the suspect vehicle is likely a black Nissan Maxima - as seen in the video. The suspect - as seen in the video - is likely a light skin black or Hispanic male with the grey hooded sweatshirt, sunglasses, and the on and off baseball hat.

If a member of the public locates this vehicle or suspect, police say do not approach, as the suspect appears to have violent tendencies.

Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Dennis Dematteo at 860-757-4261 or tips can be submitted anonymously at http://www.hartford.gov/Police.