Man Shot in Head in Hartford's 10th Homicide of Year

A man was shot in the head and killed near the intersection of Hungerford and Park streets in Hartford, according to police.

Police said Milton Castro, 28, of Hartford, was shot multiple times around 9:15 p.m. Friday in the area of 530 Park Street. He was pronounced dead at the scene in the city's 10th homicide of the year.

"It's kinda scary, especially on a Friday night," said Eduardo Lopez, who lives nearby. "Thank God there's no kids out here at this time"

Homicide detectives responded to the scene, along with the Hartford police Shooting Task Force and crime scene investigators.

Hartford police spokesman Deputy Chief Brian Foley said authorities found evidence at the scene and are working to track down a suspect.

Police are hopeful that surveillance video can shed light on the incident. Foley said the shooting does not appear to be a drive-by.

Anyone with information on the shooting is urged to call Hartford police at 860-757-4089.

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