Suspect in critical condition following attempted robbery in Hartford
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - A shooting looks to have stemmed from an attempted robbery in Hartford is under investigation by police.
Police confirmed that a shooting took place near the Exquisite Pressure Shop on Park Street around 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday.
They said a suspect was listed in critical condition at St. Francis Hospital.
A large police presence was spotted near Park and Oak streets.
Police said two suspects rushed into the store right as it opened and pistol-whipped one of the employees. The employee fired rounds at the suspects.
“At this point it looks like the employee fired rounds at the suspects striking one of them. The store employee did remain on scene and is cooperating with the investigation,” said Hartford Police Lt. Aaron Boisvert.
One of the suspects was the person said to be in critical condition.
The other suspect fled on foot and has yet to be found.
Police said the store employee has facial injuries from being pistol whipped and is in stable condition at the hospital.
Plenty of evidence was left at the scene, according to police. Multiple gunshots were fired.
“You gotta defend what’s yours. You know, I would,” said Nathan Meadows of Hartford.
“You never know, you never know. This is nothing like when I was growing up. This is so different right now,” said Carmen Alverio of Hartford.
Alverio has lived in Hartford all her life.
“Are you surprised broad daylight?” Eyewitness News asked.
“I’m not, no I’m not. This can happen at any time. And to anybody,” Alverio said.
People who live in the area said they do not feel safe.
“Nobody feels safe over here,” said Henry Caraquylao of Hartford.
At this point, police have not released the names of any of the individuals involved.
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