Man in his 60s Shot in Hartford

Police investigating non-fatal shooting on Saturday afternoon

Apr. 12, 2026 at 1:03am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a single spent shell casing on a dark concrete surface, conceptually illustrating the aftermath of a shooting incident.A recent wave of gun violence in Hartford exposes the need for continued efforts to improve public safety and community trust.Hartford Today

Police in Hartford, Connecticut are investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Saturday afternoon around 5:10 p.m. in the area of Franklin Avenue and Whitmore Street. The victim was a man in his 60s who sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The Hartford Police Major Crimes and Crime Scene Divisions are leading the investigation and are asking anyone with information to contact the HPD Tip Line.

Why it matters

Gun violence remains a major public safety concern in many urban areas like Hartford, with incidents like this highlighting the need for continued efforts to address the root causes and find solutions to reduce shootings and improve community safety.

The details

According to police, officers responded to a report of a shooting in the Franklin Avenue and Whitmore Street area of Hartford around 5:10 p.m. on Saturday. They found a male victim in his 60s who had sustained non-life-threatening injuries from the shooting. The Hartford Police Major Crimes and Crime Scene Divisions have taken over the investigation.

  • The shooting occurred around 5:10 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, 2026.

The players

Hartford Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the shooting incident.

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The takeaway

This shooting underscores the ongoing challenges Hartford faces with gun violence and the importance of community members coming forward with any information that could aid the police investigation and help prevent future incidents.