Homicide investigation in Hartford

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HARTFORD, Conn. (WTIC Radio) - A Hartford man is dead after city police say he was shot late Wednesday night.

Officers first responded to Enfield Street for reported gunfire to find nothing. The victim was located about a half hour later, about a block away behind an address on Magnolia Street, said police.

Devonte Downer, 22, of Laurel Street, was pronounced dead at a local hospital, said authorities.

There was no immediate word of any arrests.

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