A 26-year-old Manchester man has died over a month after he was shot several times at a state-owned commuter lot off Route 15 in East Hartford, according to state police.
Police originally said 26-year-old shooting victim Gregory Clark's injuries weren't believed to be life-threatening, but state police said they learned Thursday that he has since died of his injuries. The Manchester resident's death has been ruled a homicide.
His family and members from an anti-violence group are gathering for a vigil on Tuesday at 5 p.m. at 198 Branford Street in Hartford.
East Hartford police said they received a call at 9:21 p.m. on Aug. 6 reporting a shooting in the area of 500 Main Street and found Clark in a car at the intersection of Main Street and Silver Lane. He'd been shot several times and was rushed to Hartford Hospital.
As they investigated, local police discovered that Clark was shot in the state-owned commuter parking lot off Route 15 northbound, at exit 90, so they called state troopers from Troop H in Hartford.
The state troopers then searched the area for other possible victims, but did not find any. They also searched for the shooter and witnesses.
In addition to the troopers, the Central District Major Crime unit also responded and continues to investigate the shooting.
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The incident remains under investigation.
State police ask anyone with information to call the Troop H barracks in Hartford at 860-534-1000. Calls will remain confidential.
Police investigated several scenes in East Hartford -- 500 Main Street, near the commuter lot; near Mr. Sparkle at Main and Lilac streets; and at a white car marked with crime scene tape at Main Street and Silver Lane. It's unclear whether they're all connected.
State police said there is no threat to the public.
