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Hartford man fatally shot in Blue Hills

The victim succumbed to a gunshot wound in the hospital.
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Hartford Police

HARTFORD, Conn. — Police are investigating a homicide that happened Saturday evening.

Hartford police say they responded to a Shot Spotter activation at Blue Hills Avenue at around 9:42 p.m. Officers found a man in his twenties conscious with a gunshot wound.

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He was transported to a local hospital but succumbed to his injuries.

The victim has been identified by officials as Benjamin Garnett of Hartford.

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Hartford Police Major Crimes and Crimes Scene Divisions are currently investigating. Anyone with information is asked to call the HPD Tip Line at 860-722-8477.

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