Gunshot victim crashes vehicle on Interstate 91 in Hartford

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A motor vehicle accident that closed a section of Interstate 91 South is connected to a shooting that occurred early this morning in Hartford, according to police.

Just before 2:00 a.m., Hartford Hospital reported that a gunshot victim arrived alert and conscious. Investigators determined that the victim, a man in his thirties, was shot near Windsor St. and Boce Barlow Way while inside his vehicle.

Shortly after the shooting, the victim crashed his vehicle on the southbound side of I-91 between exits 33 and 32, leading to the closure of that section for more than four hours.

The victim’s injuries are considered non-life-threatening.

As of now, there are no updates on any arrests, and Hartford police’s Major Crimes and Crime Scene Divisions are continuing their investigation.

Check back for updates.

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