HARTFORD, Conn. — On May 24, 2015, at 6:41am, Hartford Police Officers responded to 402 Garden St. for a report of multiple gunshots being fired. Upon arrival, they located the victim on Mather Street near Garden Street suffering from multiple gunshots wounds. A crime scene was located in front of 402 Garden Street.
The victim was transported to Saint Francis Hospital Emergency Room by ambulance suffering from gunshot wounds to the torso and arms. He was later listed in serious, but stable condition. The investigation is active and ongoing.
According to officials, a 54-year-old pastor, Augustus Sealy, was shot three times outside First Church of Nazarene shortly before 6:30 a.m. while placing flags for Memorial Day. They say about 15 minutes later, 27-year-old Robert Jones was shot multiples times near 402 Garden Street.
Investigators located the video below We are seeking the public’s help in identifying this suspect.
Suspect vehicle is likely a black Nissan Maxima as seen in the video.
The suspect is likely a black or Hispanic male with the grey hooded sweatshirt, sunglasses and the on and off baseball hat.
Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Dennis Dematteo at (860) 757-4261 or tips can be submitted anonymously at http://www.hartford.gov/Police.
