Homicide Victim Identified By East Hartford Police [UPDATED]

EAST HARTFORD, CT — A man was shot to death in a parking lot near Elm and Olmstead streets Saturday morning, and police are seeking a man suspected of committing the shooting, who fled the scene in a dark-colored vehicle.

The shooting took place around 7:20 a.m., and police found a victim suffering from two apparent gunshot wounds. CPR was performed, and the man was rushed to a local hospital where he died, Lt. Joshua Litwin said.

The victim has been identified as William Gonzalez, 35, of East Hartford.

Investigation determined a man, possibly Hispanic and standing about 6 feet tall, fled the area in a dark blue or black vehicle. East Hartford detectives are still investigating at the scene, Litwin said.

Anyone who witnessed the shooting or has any information about the case is asked to contact Detective Frank Napolitano at 860-291-7640, or call the East Hartford Police Anonymous Tip Line at 860-289-9134.

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