Police are investigating after a man was shot in the leg near a daycare center on Martin Street in Hartford late Tuesday afternoon.
Deputy Chief Brian Foley said the man was shot in back of the property at 37 Martin Street. He was alert and conscious at the scene and was taken to St. Francis Hospital for treatment. The man's injuries are not considered life threatening.
It's not clear what led up to the shooting. Neighbors said they heard a loud pop.
The Hartford Police Department Major Crimes division is investigating.
Check back for updates on this developing story.
