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Person injured in East Hartford shooting: Police

Police say numerous people were involved with many rounds fired. One person was shot in the chest and the leg; their condition remains unknown.

EAST HARTFORD, Conn. — A man is stable after he was shot multiple times outside an East Hartford apartment building Monday night.

The shooting occurred in the area of Nutmeg Lane in the Woodcliff Estates Apartment complex at around 7:20 p.m. and involved multiple people, said police. 

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The victim was shot in the chest and the leg. Police said he was stable at the hospital on Tuesday afternoon; however, no other information about his condition was available.

A firearm was retrieved from the scene, said police. At least 30 rounds of gunshots were fired around one car and several cars were hit, according to police. At least one apartment was struck by gunfire.

No other injuries were reported.

Police said the shooting did not appear random and believe there was more than one shooter. 

Police said some parties involved in the shooting fled before officers arrived. 

The shooting remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Coe at 860-291-7552.

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