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Hartford woman killed in possible targeted shooting: Police

The shooting happened just before 11 p.m. Monday. Two people were taken to the hospital by private car, and one of them died from their injuries.

HARTFORD, Conn. — A Hartford woman is dead, and another man is injured after a potentially targeted shooting Thursday night, police said. 

Just before 11 p.m., police were notified of shots fired via ShotSpotter on Westland Street. Hartford police dispatch also received 911 calls reporting that a woman had been shot. 

When police got to the scene, they found the location of the shooting. While there, police were called by St. Francis Hospital, which reported two gunshot victims that went there in private vehicles for treatment. 

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The woman who was shot, 31-year-old Shadarean Ellison, was later pronounced dead at the hospital from her injuries. Another person who was shot, a man in his 40s, suffered non-life-threatening injuries, according to police. 

Investigators said the woman appeared to be targeted. The suspect reportedly walked up to a group of five people standing outside and shot Ellison multiple times. The man was shot once, which police said may not have been intentional. 

The Ellison and the man were dropped off by private car at ths hospital separately, and one of the drivers stuck around to speak with investigators.

Police said Ellison died shortly after arriving at the hospital. 

Investigators hope that the large number of cameras in the area, along with evidence like shell casings and personal belongings, will help determine a suspect. 

Hartford Police Major Crimes and Crime Scene divisions are investigating. 

The investigation remains active and ongoing. Anyone with any information regarding the case is asked to call the Hartford Police Department tip line at 860-722-TIPS (8477).

Jennifer Glatz is a digital content producer at FOX61 News. She can be reached at jglatz@fox61.com.  

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