A man is in the hospital after he was shot in the chest at the intersection of Franklin Avenue and Benton Street on Tuesday night, according to Hartford police.
The victim told police he had been attacked by two men, who demanded money, then pushed him to the ground and shot him.
According to police, the victim had no money on his person, so the suspects grabbed his cellphone and took off running northbound on Franklin Avenue.
Police said Wendesday the victim's injuries are non-life threatening. As of Tuesday, he was listed in critical but stable condition at Hartford Hospital.
The suspects are described as two Hispanic males. Police said one was hearing a black leather coat with tan writing o nthe sleeves, blue jeans and a black New York baseball cap with long hair pulled into a ponytail. He was carrying a small-caliber gun.
Anyone with information on the shooting is urged to contact Hartford police.
