Hartford police are investigating a deadly shooting that claimed the life of a city man Sunday evening. Authorities confirmed that 43-year-old Dwight Watson was fatally wounded in the incident, which unfolded in the 100 block of Brook Street around 8:50 p.m.
According to Sgt. Chris Mastroianni of the Hartford Police Department, officers were dispatched to the scene after reports of shots fired in the area. When they arrived, they discovered two victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Watson was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead despite emergency efforts to save his life.
Police reported that a second individual was also struck during the shooting. That victim, whose identity has not been released, was taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries that were described as not life-threatening. Authorities have not provided additional details on the circumstances surrounding the shooting or whether the second victim was targeted or simply caught in the crossfire.
The incident has prompted a full investigation by the department’s Major Crimes Division and Crime Scene Division. Detectives spent hours gathering evidence from the scene, speaking with potential witnesses, and reviewing any surveillance footage from nearby businesses and residences. No suspects have been publicly identified, and police have not released information about a possible motive.
The shooting has added to concerns about violence in Hartford neighborhoods, where residents say the sound of gunfire has become far too common. Community leaders and local officials continue to call for efforts to curb gun violence, stressing the need for cooperation between law enforcement and residents to bring peace to the city’s streets.
As investigators work to determine what led to the deadly encounter, police are urging anyone with information to come forward. Tips can be shared anonymously through the Hartford Crime Stoppers line. For Watson’s family, the sudden loss of a loved one has left them devastated, while the broader community mourns yet another life cut short by gun violence.