Shooting, July 18, 2015

On Saturday, July 18, 2015, at approximately 7:51pm, Hartford Police Department Patrol Officers were in the immediate area of 2006 Main Street when they heard gunshots from inside that location. Upon tactical approach to the building, they encountered a victim who stated that he had been shot. The victim, identified as Tequan Vail, 25, of Windsor CT, remained outside as the officers entered the building looking for the active shooter. The victim was transported via private vehicle to St. Francis Hospital. Despite police efforts the suspect was not located. Detectives from the HPD Major Crimes Division responded to the scene to assist. The victim sustained multiple gunshots wounds and was listed as being in stable condition and St. Francis medical staff indicated that his injuries were none-life threatening at that time. The Shooting Task Force is continuing the investigation.

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