Hartford - Jameel Williams, DOB 2/14/1979, of 944 Asylum Avenue, Hartford, has been confirmed by Hartford Police as the victim of a July 1st, 2009, fatal shooting.

At approximately 11:15 p.m., on July 1st, 2009, Hartford Police Officers responded to the area of 232 Sigourney Street, Hartford, on a report of a party shot.  On arrival, officers learned that a male victim had been transported by private vehicle to Saint Francis Hospital for treatment.  Follow-up investigation by Hartford Police at  Saint Francis Hospital confirmed that the victim, Jameel Williams, had been rushed into surgery, but had succumbed to his injuries at 12:28 a.m. on July 2nd, 2009.

Anyone with information that could be of assistance to Hartford Police in this ongoing investigation is asked to contact Hartford Police Major Crimes Division Sergeant Rob Davis at 860-757-4256. 

Anonymous, confidential tips may be made by calling Hartford Crime Stoppers at 860-722-TIPS (8477).  Hartford Crime Stoppers is a community and business based organization that awards up to$1,000.00 for information from confidential sources that lead to the arrest of a suspect in a police investigation.