Police Search for Suspect in New Britain Apartment Shooting

Police have identified the suspect in the shooting of a man at a New Britain apartment complex Wednesday night and they are searching for him.

Police are searching for Rafael Alcaraz, 25, of New Britain, and said he shot and critically injured a man at 18 Farmington Ave.

Police have not identified the victim, but said they found him when officers responded to the apartment complex around 8 p.m.

The victim was transported to the hospital and remains in critical condition.

Officers searched the apartment on Thursday and obtained a warrant for Alcarez. 

Anyone who sees Alcaraz should not approach him and instead call the New Britain Police Department immediately at (860) 826-3000 or the Community Tip Line at (860) 826-3199 or submit a tip online.

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