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Police ID Man Killed in Hartford Shooting

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Police have identified a man who was shot and killed in Hartford on Monday and the man's death is being investigated as a homicide.

Officers were called to Irving Street around 7:45 a.m. after getting a report of someone shot.

When police arrived, they said they found 21-year-old Brian Oliver, of Hartford, unresponsive and suffering from a gunshot wound. He was later pronounced dead, they added.

Investigators have blocked off a section of the street with police tape as they continue to look for evidence of gunfire.

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It is unknown what led up to the shooting.

Anyone who may have witnessed anything should contact the Hartford Police Anonymous Tip Line at (860) 722-TIPS.

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