Hartford Police Investigate Shooting, Stabbing

Hartford police are investigating a shooting and stabbing that are believed to be unrelated but happened within minutes of one another.

Police said both incidents occurred around 8:20 p.m. Tuesday.

The victims were both young men. One was shot in the back on Mather Street and is in stable in condition in the hospital.

The other was stabbed in the head in the area of 45 Barbour Street. Police said the victim ran to Martin Street before being discovered by police.

Police said both men are expected to survive.

The victims have not been identified.

No arrests have been made.

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