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Blood-Drenched Son Arrested in Brutal Murder of Father at Hartford Motel

Hartford, CT — A man is facing charges after allegedly killing his father in a brutal attack outside a Hartford motel, an incident that left him covered in blood and resulted in a prompt police intervention. Late Thursday evening, Hartford police were summoned to the scene outside the motel, where they discovered the accused, a man in his early 30s, visibly distraught and drenched in blood. The victim, identified only as the perpetrator’s father, was …

Community Rallies with GoFundMe to Support Family of Young Mother and Infant Lost to Tragic Hartford Shooting

HARTFORD, Conn. — In a heart-wrenching incident that has left a family grappling with immense grief, a 20-year-old woman and her four-month-old son were tragically killed in Hartford during a drive-by shooting. The violent event unfolded on November 19, adding a somber tone to the holiday season for the family and community at large. Jessiah Mercado and her infant son, Messiah Diaz, fell victim to this senseless act of violence at approximately the locality of …

Manhunt Continues for Suspect in Hartford Double Homicide of Mother and Infant; Abandoned Getaway Car Found

Hartford, CT — In a tragic incident that unfolded this Tuesday in Hartford, a young mother and her four-month-old son were fatally shot, sparking a manhunt for the alleged assailant. Authorities recently located an Infiniti Q70 believed to be driven by the suspect, identified as 23-year-old Lance Morales of Waterbury. The vehicle was found unoccupied late Wednesday, prompting police to cancel the alert issued for the car while their search for Morales continues. Lance Morales, …

Manhunt Underway in Hartford After Shooting Claims Lives of Massachusetts Woman and Infant

Hartford, Conn. — A tragic incident unfolded in the capital city of Connecticut where a shooting claimed the lives of a woman and her baby from Massachusetts, prompting a wide-scale manhunt for the suspect, who remains at large. Hartford police responded to a call on Friday night that ultimately revealed this heartbreaking scenario. The authorities have been scrambling to piece together the events that led up to the violence in an effort to apprehend the …

West Hartford Community Honors Patricia Brulotte with Vigil, Calls for Increased Pedestrian Safety

West Hartford, Conn.—Community members gathered on Monday night in West Hartford to honor 87-year-old Patricia Brulotte, who tragically lost her life in a pedestrian accident the previous week. Brulotte was struck by a vehicle while crossing Oakwood Avenue near St. James Street and succumbed to her injuries the following day. The affecting incident is part of a distressing uptick in pedestrian fatalities across Connecticut, with similar cases recently reported in both Bristol and New Haven. …

Fatal Hartford Shooting Leaves Man Dead After Multiple Gunshot Wounds According to Police Sources

HARTFORD, Conn. – A man in Hartford was fatally shot multiple times, according to police reports. The incident took place in the downtown area, raising concerns about the safety of the community. Authorities responded to the scene after receiving reports of gunshots. The victim was found with gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. The police have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting. This tragic event has shocked residents of …

After-Hours Altercation at Hartford Party Leaves Two Dead, One Injured: Police

HARTFORD, Conn. – Two individuals were discovered deceased in a home on Saturday morning following an overnight party, according to Hartford police. The police received a report of gunfire just before 5 a.m., leading officers to the residence on Garden Street. Upon arrival, officers located a large after-hours gathering that had taken place in both the basement and upstairs of the home. During the investigation, police found three adult male victims, two of whom had …

Two Dead, One Injured in Late-Night Shooting at Hartford Party, Police Investigating Multiple Shooters

Hartford, Connecticut – Two individuals lost their lives, and one person sustained injuries in a shooting at a late-night gathering in Hartford. Police responded to a Shotspotter activation call at 641 Garden St. around 5 a.m. on Saturday. Upon arrival, officers discovered two victims deceased at the scene, while a third victim was taken to St. Francis Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries, as stated by Lt. Aaron Boisvert, spokesperson for the Hartford Police Department. Authorities suspect …

Fatal Shooting Leaves Two Dead and One Injured in Hartford

Hartford, Connecticut – Two people were killed and another was injured in a shooting early this morning, according to the Hartford Police Department. The incident occurred in the early hours on Monday, leaving the community in shock and mourning. The shooting took place in the neighborhood, and police are actively investigating the matter. The identities of the victims have not been released, and no information about the possible suspect has been provided at this time. …

Two Dead, One Injured in Hartford Early Morning Shooting Shocking Community

Hartford, CT – Early this morning, a shooting in Hartford left two people dead and one injured. The incident occurred in the early hours, and the police responded to reports of shots fired in the area. Upon arrival, they found two individuals who had been fatally shot and one who sustained injuries. The injured person was immediately taken to the hospital for treatment. This tragic event has left the community in shock, as authorities work …