Hartford Police Arrest 23-Year-Old in March Shooting Incident

Naeshaun Hill charged with reckless driving, failure to obey officer, and weapons possession after high-speed chase.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 3:13pm

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Hartford police have arrested a 23-year-old New Britain man, Naeshaun Hill, in connection with a shooting incident on March 20th near Albany Avenue and Woodland Street. Hill was charged with reckless driving, failure to obey an officer's signal, interfering with police, and weapons in a motor vehicle after a high-speed chase and minor crash.

Why it matters

Gun violence and high-speed police chases are ongoing public safety concerns in Hartford, with the city working to address crime and build trust between law enforcement and the community.

The details

According to police, officers responded to reports of gunshots in the area and spotted a gray Infiniti sedan fleeing the scene at high speed. The driver, later identified as Naeshaun Hill, failed to stop for police and drove the wrong way on Cabot Street, leading to a minor crash. Both Hill and a juvenile passenger fled on foot but were quickly apprehended. Police recovered a loaded Glock 22 handgun from the juvenile.

  • The incident occurred on March 20, 2026.
  • Hill is scheduled to appear in Hartford Superior Court on April 27, 2026.

The players

Naeshaun Hill

A 23-year-old man from New Britain who was arrested and charged in connection with the March 20th shooting incident in Hartford.

Hartford Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that responded to the reports of gunshots, pursued the suspects, and made the arrest.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to work together as a community to address gun violence and build trust between law enforcement and residents.”

— Chief Jason Thody, Hartford Police Chief

What’s next

The judge will decide on April 27th whether to grant bail for Naeshaun Hill.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing challenges Hartford faces in reducing gun crime and the importance of community-police collaboration to improve public safety.