Investigators said they believe the victim was shot and are investigating the death as a homicide.
Hartford police are investigating what they believe to be a homicide at a multi-family residence.
Lt. Aaron Boisvert said police were called to the area of 93 Spring St. at approximately 1 p.m. Responding officers said they believe a woman was shot and there was evidence of gunfire inside the apartment. She has been identified as 53-year-old Catherine Hays.
The crime scene division and medical examiner will return to the home Monday night with a search warrant as a part of their investigation.
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Boisvert said several families live in the building where the shooting allegedly occurred. Police said they've responded to the multi-family building before for other disturbances but not to this particular unit.
Officials believe Hayes was killed sometime on Monday.
The incident appears to be a targeted attack and not random, according to Boisvert.
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Authorities are looking to speak with people who saw what happened or who have information about the alleged shooting. Anyone with information is asked to call police.
