HARTFORD, Conn — Two people have been detained as Hartford police continue investigating a homicide on Park Street Tuesday morning.
Lt. Aaron Boisvert initially said the death was suspicious and several hours later confirmed it was being investigated as a homicide. In a press conference, Boisvert said around 2 a.m. bystanders flagged down fire crews to alert them to an injured person.
The victim, Antonio Tosado-Lopez, 38, of Hartford, was assaulted, according to Boisvert. He was taken to Hartford Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Police gathered evidence in the area including video surveillance footage from both C4 cameras on the street and other private security cameras. The video made it clear that the man was a victim of an assault, said Boisvert.
Two people of interest have been detained, police said Tuesday afternoon.
The death occurred in one of the city's busiest business districts. In May, Javier Hernandez-Jiminian, was killed at 493 Park Street. Joseph Rodriguez has been charged in that case. Jahziel Phillips-Ray, 23, was killed earlier this month at 1429 Park Street. Police called him a suspect in an attempted carjacking. Two days later, Andre Gaston, 24, was killed just off Park Street in an alleged drug deal.
“This is terribly upsetting. I mean absolutely upsetting,” said Frduah Prempeh.
This time last year there were 29 homicides. Last year there were 34 homicides in all.
“To the mayor and to the governor, we need help,” said Milagros Vega.
Tosada-Lopez’s family tells FOX 61 that he was funny, always laughing and smiling.
DeAndria Turner is a multi-media journalist at FOX61 News. She can be reached at dturner@fox61.com.
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