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NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release:  Friday, August 17, 2007

GUNSHOT VICTIM IN CRITICAL CONDITION

(Hartford) - At approximately 12:40 p.m. today Hartford Police responded to a report of an individual suffering from a gunshot wound at 111 Sherbrooke Avenue.  Upon arrival, police found the victim, a 44 year old Hispanic Male, in the first floor hallway of 111 Sherbrooke Avenue with multiple gunshot wounds.  The victim, whose name is being withheld by police at this time, was transported to Hartford Hospital and is listed in critical condition. 

Preliminary information obtained by investigators describes a possible suspect as an Hispanic male, approximately 5'10", 160 lbs, thin build, white tank top, long denim shorts, white sneakers.

The Hartford Police Department's Major Crimes and Crime Scene Divisions are investigating the shooting incident.  Anyone with information is asked to contact the Hartford Police Department's Major Crimes Division at (860)757-4000, or call the Hartford Police Department Crime Solvers Tipline at (860) 527-TIPS (8477). 

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Contact:   Nancy Mulroy, Public Information Officer, Hartford Police Department,  (860) 757-4021
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