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Hartford PD: FBI task force involved in fatal shooting on Enfield Street

At this time it's unknown what prompted the shooting.

HARTFORD, Conn. — Police confirmed Wednesday afternoon that a suspect is dead following an officer-involved shooting earlier this morning.

According to officials, the FBI’s Safe Streets Task Force was involved in a shooting on Enfield Street.

The individual shot was transported to the hospital, where they were pronounced dead.

No Hartford officers discharged their weapons, officials said.

At this time it's unknown what prompted the shooting.

Sources say no law enforcement was injured. The suspect has not been identified at this time.

Later Wednesday evening, Chief State's Attorney Richard Colangelo announced New Haven State's Attorney Patrick Griffin was assigned to lead the state component of the joint federal and state investigation. 

“Hartford detectives who are assigned to the FBI’s Northern Connecticut Violent Crimes Gang Task Force were on scene when members of the task force exchanged gunfire with an individual,” said Police Chief Jason Thody. “No Hartford detectives fired their weapons, and we will cooperate fully with the investigation. Our condolences go out to the family of the individual who was killed today and our thoughts are with the task force officers in this difficult time.”

Mayor Luke Bronin released a statement: 

“I want to thank the State’s Attorney for quickly releasing footage of this tragic incident,” said Mayor Bronin.  “The videos released today show a very dangerous situation, with a heavily-armed man aiming a rifle at police officers in a residential neighborhood.  Any loss of life in our community is painful, and our hearts go out to the family of Mr. Ogman.  My thoughts are also with Officer Martinez.  No officer ever wants to face a situation like this, and she acted to protect her fellow officers and the public when she felt that she had no other responsible choice." 

 A joint state-federal investigation is ongoing. This is a developing story. 

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