Man, 24, Wounded, Cars and House Damaged When Gunfire Erupts in Hartford: Police

A 24-year-old man sustained a head wound when gunfire erupted on Main Street in Hartford overnight, according to police, and four vehicles, a house and the back of 3281 Main Street were damaged in the gunfire.

Police were patrolling the area near the Sunset Cafe in Hartford when they heard several rounds of gunfire behind 3281 Main Street and officers encountered a chaotic scene, with people running and cars fleeing the area, police said.

The shooting happened around 12:30 a.m. Tuesday.

One person who was possibly grazed by a bullet walked into a local hospital and was treated for a non-life-threatening head wound. Police did not release the victim's name.

Police recovered 29 shell casings at three different caliber levels -- .9 millimeter, .380 caliber and 40 caliber, according to Hartford Deputy Chief Brian Foley. Projectiles were also seized.

Major crimes investigators responded and the shooting is under investigation.

No arrests have been made.

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