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Hartford man killed in shooting: Police

This is Hartford's 36th homicide of 2022 and the third homicide this week.

HARTFORD, Conn. — Hartford police say they are investigating a homicide on Wednesday night. 

Police responded to the area of Main St and Capen St around 8:30 p.m., and found the victim there. The victim, 46-year-old Lamonte Brown, was unresponsive and suffered multiple gunshot wounds. Brown was pronounced dead on the scene.

Police said the incident happened near one of the city's cameras and that the victim was approached by a male and female and the male pulled out a gun and shot Brown. Then they walked away from the scene.

Police said the suspect and Brown knew each other. 

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Police are now searching for those two individuals. Majors Crimes also responded to the scene and a weapon was not recovered. 

This is Hartford's 36th homicide of 2022 and the third homicide this week.

The police gave out a tip line for the public to call at 860-722-TIPS.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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