Man Shot in Head in Hartford

A 36-year-old Windsor man is in critical, but stable condition after he was shot in the head in Hartford late Tuesday morning.    

Police found Quentin Dickens, 36, of Windsor, in the parking lot on the northwest corner of the Capen and Martin street intersection around 11:58 a.m. after the shotspotter went off and police received reports of a gunshot victim.

Crews at the scene performed first aid until medics arrived. Dickens was then transported to Saint Francis Hospital, where he is in critical but stable condition. 

The victim had a handgun on him that police said they recovered.

The shooter was wearing a hooded sweatshirt, according to police.

Police said they found critical evidence when they were canvassing the area.

Hartford firefighters and EMS personnel also responded.

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