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Police identify man killed in second Hartford homicide of Tuesday morning

HARTFORD — Hartford police are investigating two shootings Tuesday morning. The second shooting happened on Pershing Street, around 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, pol...
Hartford shooting scene on Pershing Street.

HARTFORD — Hartford police are investigating two shootings Tuesday morning.

The second shooting happened on Pershing Street, around 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, police said.

A 32-year-old man was shot in the head one time there, police said. Desmond Wright, 32, of Hartford was transported to St. Francis hospital where he was pronounced deceased at 8:36 a.m.

This marks the 24th homicide in Hartford this year.

Hartford Police are looking for witnesses as they gather details. Police have not released the victim’s identity.

No word if anyone is in custody in connection to the shooting.

Earlier Tuesday morning, police were investigating after a man was fatally shot on South Prospect Street, in a separate incident.

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