Police are investigating after they said a man was injured in an accidental shooting in Hartford early Saturday morning.
Officers were called to South Street shortly before 5 a.m. after getting a report of someone shot.
When police arrived, they said they found a man in his 40s with a gunshot wound to his chest.
He was alert and conscious at the scene and was transported to the hospital for treatment, authorities said.
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Investigators said at this point, it appears the shooting was accidental.
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the HPD Tip Line at (860) 722-8477.
