Hartford Police are actively searching for an unidentified suspect following a deadly shooting that occurred early Sunday morning, August 16, 2026, outside a bar located on Wethersfield Avenue in Hartford, Connecticut. The incident began around 1:40 a.m. after a ShotSpotter notification alerted authorities to gunfire in the area. Upon arrival, officers discovered a large crowd of approximately 100 people and an unresponsive victim who was pronounced dead at the scene. Police confirmed that a total of five individuals suffered gunshot wounds during the incident. In addition to the deceased, two men, one in his 30s and another in his 20s, were transported to a hospital in a private vehicle and listed in stable condition. Two additional victims, a man in his 30s in critical condition and a woman in stable condition, also arrived at the hospital. Investigators believe only one firearm was used. The Hartford Police Major Crimes and Crime Scene divisions have assumed control of the investigation. Lt. Aaron Boisvert of the Hartford Police Department highlighted the challenges posed by staffing shortages, noting that officers are stretched thin managing disruptive crowds at local bars. Neighbors have expressed frustration regarding recurring violence associated with the establishment. Police are urging anyone with information regarding the shooting to come forward. The investigating agency is the Hartford Police Department. Individuals with tips are asked to contact the HPD Tip Line at 860-722-TIPS (8477). The suspect remains at large as the investigation continues.