HARTFORD — Hartford Police said they are stepping up patrols following a threat on social media.
Police said they were made aware of the specific threat naming the “Dead and Company” concert tomorrow night at the XL Center.
Detectives and analysts from the command center began investigating the threat last week, thanks to the thousands of tips and shares.
Police said that the investigation is currently active. The suspect is believed to be on the opposite side of the country and currently has an active warrant for his arrest.
The suspect also has a history of making similar types of threats to other public events. Police are working with the FBI and other out-of-state police departments.
Police said the threat isn’t credible, but they will have increased patrols at the concert. Hartford Deputy Chief Brian Foley said uniformed and undercover officers will be outside the XL Center Wednesday night.
The Traffic Division will be at every intersection, and the Crime Center will be watching the event as well. Foley said intelligence detectives and VICE detectives will also be undercover in the area.