Man Killed in Hartford's 6th Homicide of the Year

Authorities are investigating after a man was shot to death in the area of Park Street and Main Street in Hartford, according to police.

Police said it's the city's sixth homicide of the year. The victim, a man, was shot in the head and died of his injuries.  His identity has not been released. Police said this appears to be a targeted attack.

The shooting happened in the area of South Green Park, police said.

Homicide detectives are on scene. Police are searching for a possible suspect described as a tall, thin black male wearing a white t-shirt, blue jeans, and a black backpack. He was last seen running north on Main Street.

Police are asking anyone with information to contact Sgt. Brandon O'Brien at 860-757-4089 or report anonymously to CrimeStoppers at 860-722-TIPS.

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