A girl and her 4-month-old son are useless after a reported drive-by capturing on New Britain Avenue in Hartford Tuesday afternoon.
The police division stated a triple capturing broke out in broad daylight close to the corners of Hillside Avenue and Zion Avenue simply earlier than 3 p.m.
Authorities stated an individual dropped off three folks on the hospital. A 20-year-old lady and her toddler later died.
They’ve been recognized as 20-year-old Jessiah Mercado and 4-month-old Messiah Diaz, each of Springfield, Massachusetts.
The third individual shot has non-life threatening accidents, based on police.
Lt. Aaron Boisvert stated a automotive pulled up alongside a second car and began capturing. Police are nonetheless searching for the individual or folks accountable.
Police stated they’re investigating the capturing as a double murder. It occurred close to a busy grocery retailer.
There’s a giant police presence at Hartford Hospital, the place the capturing victims have been dropped off.
“Horrible, absolutely horrible. It’s all I can say about that,” Boisvert stated.
Officers say whereas they’ve a reasonably good concept of what occurred, they’re nonetheless piecing collectively what led to the lethal gunfire.
The violence in the course of the day comes amid considerations for some about crime and security. Others have been stunned to listen to about one thing like this unfolding so near their dwelling.
“I just stay, stay out of the streets. You know, and I, I’m pretty safe. I never, you know, see this happening around here,” Jose Santiago, of Hartford, stated.
Detectives are conducting an investigation. Anybody with data is requested to contact police at 860-722-8477.
