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For Immediate Release:  Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Hartford Police Make Arrest in June 15th 2008 Edgewood Street Shooting

(Hartford) -  Detectives of the Hartford Police Department's Major Crimes Division have charged Christopher Parker, 18, of 119 Baltimore Street, Hartford, with criminal attempted murder in connection with a June 15th, 2008 shooting that occurred at 141 Edgewood Street, Hartford.

Parker, DOB 1/20/1990, who was also charged with criminal use of a firearm, illegal use of a firearm, and carrying a pistol without a permit, remains in custody on $125,000 bond.

On June 15th officers responded to a report of an incident involving a group of 5 males on foot and 3 males in a vehicle in the vicinity of 160 Edgewood Street.  The vehicle, a 1998 silver Honda, was shot upon as it fled the scene.  A rear passenger sustained a gunshot wound to the right upper arm and was treated at St. Francis Hospital. 

Christopher Parker, DOB 1/20/1990, LKA 119 Baltimore Street, Hartford

860-722-TIPS (8477)

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