HARTFORD, Conn. — A Windsor teen was killed in a shooting and crash that happened in Hartford late Tuesday night, according to police.
Around 10:30 p.m., Hartford police officers were called to the area of High and Walnut Streets for a report of a crash. Hartford firefighters were also called to the scene.
Upon arrival, responders found a male suffering gunshot wounds outside a vehicle. The male was taken to a nearby hospital, where police said he later died.
"It’s horrible when anybody dies. This is number 12 for the year. Last year, we were at 17 so we have a little bit lighter of a year," said Lt. Aaron Boisvert of the Hartford Police Department.
The victim has been identified as Zaid Deje Langs-Myers, 18, of Windsor. Langs-Myers has just completed his first year at UConn..
The university issued a statement and said:
"The UConn community is deeply shocked and grief-stricken by this tragic loss and our thoughts are with Zaid's family and friends."
"It’s just heartbreaking to know his life was cut short," said Rev. Henry Brown with Mothers United Against Violence.
Langs-Myers also attended A.I. Prince Technical High School in Hartford.
The school issued a statement and said:
“Our thoughts and prayers are with Zaid's family and friends. Zaid was well-known among the students and staff at our school. He was a student-athlete at Prince participating in track and basketball. The loss of a young life is an immense tragedy and we understand the profound impact this has had on his loved ones. The Prince Tech community extends our deepest condolences to them during this incredibly difficult time.”
"People loved this young man. Like I said before, never had any trouble, never been involved with anything with the law," added Rev. Brown.
Police determined that the incident started at a home on Brook Street. Police believe the incident started when someone tried to steal a "significant" amount of marijuana from Langs-Myers.
A longtime resident at Brook Street told FOX61 this is not surprising to him anymore.
"I hear shootings all the time over here, so I never look outside," said Sergio Perez of Hartford.
There was a passenger in the car Langs-Myers was driving, and they were not hurt, according to police.
This investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call Hartford police at 860-722-TIPS (8477).
Carmen Chau is an anchor and reporter at FOX61 News. She can be reached at cchau@fox61.com. Follow her on Facebook and Twitter.
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