Two shots fired incidents reported in West Hartford this week just over a mile apart
Police are investigating two shots fired incidents in West Hartford within days of one another a little more than a mile apart.
The most recent shooting occurred Thursday just before 4 p.m. in the area of 450 New Park Ave. where officers responded on a report of gunshots being heard, according to Capt. Aaron Vafiades of the West Hartford Police Department.
Police found that a nearby building was struck by gunfire, though no one came forward and reported being shot, Vafiades said. The surrounding area was closed while officers were at the scene.
The incident on New Park Avenue was preceded by a shooting on Monday reported at 12:41 a.m. in the area of 134 Park Road, Vafiades said. Officers responded to the area on a report of shots fired and found that an unoccupied vehicle was struck by gunfire, according to Vafiades.
No injuries were reported.
According to Google maps, the two incidents occurred about 1.2 miles away from each other. The highly populated surrounding area is made up of a number of businesses and homes.
Vafiades said Friday investigators 'at this time' do not have any information to suggest there could be a connection between the two incidents.
Both shootings remain under investigation.
Anyone with information has been asked to contact the West Hartford Police Department at 860-523-5203. Anonymous tips can be phoned in at 860-570-8969 or emailed to whpdtips@westhartfordct.gov.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Hamilton Spectator
an hour ago
- Hamilton Spectator
A Florida man convicted of killing 2 people outside a bar is to be executed in July
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A man convicted of fatally shooting a man and woman outside a Jacksonville bar as part of an attempted revenge killing has been scheduled for execution in Florida under a death warrant signed Friday by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, the eighth this year. Michael Bernard Bell, 54, is set to die by lethal injection July 15 at Florida State Prison near the city of Starke. Bell was convicted in 1995 and sentenced to death for the murders of Jimmy West and Tamecka Smith. In December 1993, Bell spotted what he thought was the car of the man who fatally shot his brother earlier that year, according to court records. Bell was apparently unaware that the man had sold the car to West. Bell called on two friends and armed himself with an AK-47 rifle, authorities said. They found the car parked outside a liquor lounge and waited. When West, Smith and another woman eventually exited the club, Bell approached the car and opened fire, officials said. West died at the scene, and Smith died on the way to the hospital. The other woman escaped injury. Witnesses said Bell also fired at a crowd of onlookers before fleeing the area. He was eventually arrested the next year. Bell was later convicted of three additional murders. He fatally shot a woman and her toddler son in 1989, and he killed his mother's boyfriend about four months before the attack on West and Smith, officials said. Six other executions have taken place in Florida this year, with a seventh scheduled for June 24, all by lethal injection. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Miami Herald
6 hours ago
- Miami Herald
Carnival cruisers get scam alert; Celebrity Xcel homeport revealed
As summer travel season kicks into high gear, travel scams are picking up, too. If you're cruising this summer (or anytime, really) it's important to be aware that scammers continue to use convincing tactics to defraud cruisers and other travelers. Related: Carnival Cruise Line rep addresses a troubling tipping rumor While scammers often target travelers who are looking to book cruises, hotels, or flights with legitimate-looking fake booking websites that offer enticing deals, that isn't the only tactic they use. These tricksters also prey upon travelers who need to get in touch with their cruise line, hotel, or airline about their existing reservation. One Carnival Cruise Line passenger recently posted a warning about this kind of scam on Reddit. It's one that's very easy to fall for, and although it isn't a new travel scam, it's on the rise again as travelers take summer cruises and other trips. And it's not just Carnival cruisers who are being targeted with this sophisticated scheme. Royal Caribbean cruisers have reported falling for it, or nearly falling for it, too. Doug Parker shared more details on the trending travel scam, and other cruise news including the future home port for Celebrity Cruises' new ship Celebrity Xcel, on the June 13th edition of Cruise News Today. Want the latest cruise news and deals? Sign up for the Come Cruise With Me newsletter. Transcript: This is Cruise News Today with Doug Parker. Good morning, here's your cruise news for Friday, June 13th. A Carnival guest is warning others after nearly falling for a phone scam while trying to fix an online check-in issue. Yes, she called what appeared to be a Carnival number found on a Google search, but it turned out to be fake. The scammer offered to rebook her cruise for $1,000 less under a bogus bulk room promotion. She hung up and confirmed with the real Carnival that it was just a scam. Carnival has now locked her account to prevent any tampering. Passengers are urged to double-check phone numbers and avoid deals that seem too good to be true. And to be clear, this trend is happening with many cruise lines, hotels, and airlines, not just Carnival. Related: Carnival Cruise Line passengers targeted by more travel scams And Cunard's Queen Elizabeth has officially arrived Seattle, marking its first-ever home port season in the Pacific Northwest. The 90,000-gross-registered-ton ship completed a 19-night transpacific crossing and started its Alaska sailings yesterday, June 12th. The ship will operate 11 round-trip cruises from Seattle through late September, visiting ports like Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan, and Glacier Bay. Be the first to see the best deals on cruises, special sailings, and more. Sign up for the Come Cruise With Me newsletter. And Celebrity Cruises' newest Edge-class ship, Celebrity Xcel, will reposition to PortMiami after a Mediterranean season next summer. The LNG-powered ship will offer six- to eight-night Caribbean cruises from Miami to the ABC Islands. Currently under construction, Xcel will launch later this year and begin preview cruises from Port Everglades in November. It will then replace Celebrity Beyond in Miami next year and continue through at least early 2027. Related: Celebrity Cruises tries to bring its destinations onboard And the photo of the week comes from Mike - of Utopia of the Seas, arriving in Nassau. Great photo, Mike. You can send yours in photos@ All photos are subject to broadcast. And cruise stocks ended lower on Thursday. Carnival Corporation: down 1%, 23.57; Royal Caribbean: flat, 265.73; Norwegian: down 2%, 18.72; and Viking: flat, 47.73. If you have a lead on a story, let us know: tips@ Have yourself a great weekend. Here at the Miami Airport - red-eye back from Seattle, Jacksonville next - I'm Doug Parker with Cruise News Today. Have yourself a great weekend. (The Arena Group will earn a commission if you book a cruise.) Make a free appointment with Come Cruise With Me's Travel Agent Partner, Postcard Travel, or email Amy Post at amypost@ or call or text her at 386-383-2472. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Hamilton Spectator
7 hours ago
- Hamilton Spectator
Kenyan police officer in charge of cell where blogger died arrested after protests
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenyan authorities on Friday arrested a senior police officer responsible for the cell where a blogger died, leading to widespread protests in the capital, Nairobi, that left dozens injured. Samson Talam, the officer commanding the central police station in Nairobi was arrested on Friday, and the Independent Policing Oversight Authority said that CCTV at the police station had been tampered with and its disks formatted a day after the blogger died inside the cell. Albert Ojwang, 31, was arrested on June 6 in western Kenya and driven 400 kilometers (248 miles) to Nairobi for what police said was publishing 'false information' about a top police official on social media. He died two days later at the police cell and police said he hit his head against the wall. A pathologist's report refuted the police account, stating that the deceased had 'head injury, neck compression and other injuries spread all over the body that are pointing towards assault.' The arrest comes a day after the detention of another officer from the central police station. James Mukhwana was arrested Thursday in connection with the blogger's death. He appeared in court Friday, where detectives requested for more time for their investigation. Ojwang's death led to protests on Thursday that turned violent as police clashed with protesters injuring several and leading a trail of property destruction. President William Ruto on Friday said his government would 'protect citizens from rogue police officers' and he called for investigations into Ojwang's death. Kenya has a history of police brutality and Ruto had vowed to end brutality and extrajudicial killings. The blogger's death comes almost a year after several activists and protesters were killed and abducted by Kenyan police during finance bill protests . The rallies led to calls for the removal of Ruto, who has been criticized for what some say is his authoritarian streak. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
