A man is in critical condition after Hartford police say he was shot during a meeting arranged to sell a cell phone Friday night.
Police said the victim was found in the area of Boothbay Street at Lebanon Street suffering a gunshot wound.
According to police, the victim had come to Boothbay Street to sell a cell phone. The suspect took the phone and shot the victim in the face.
The victim was taken to Saint Francis Hospital where he is listed in critical but stable condition.
Hartford police continue to investigate.
The Hartford Police Department parking lot is available as a safe spot to meet for transactions arranged online.
