In the late hours of a Wednesday evening in Hartford, Connecticut, the sound of gunfire shattered the night, leaving a family and community to grapple with a sudden and tragic loss. On August 9, 2023, Terrawne Nickson, a 46-year-old Black / African American male from East Hartford, was fatally shot. The incident unfolded shortly before 9:45 p.m. in the area of the 300 block of Barbour Street.
Hartford Police were alerted to the shooting by the city's ShotSpotter system.
Upon their arrival, they discovered Nickson suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was quickly transported to a local hospital, but tragically, his injuries proved to be too severe, and he was pronounced dead. His death marked the 25th homicide in the city of Hartford for that year.
The Hartford Police Department's Major Crimes and Crime Scene divisions immediately took charge of the investigation into Nickson's death. Authorities canvassed the area for evidence and sought to speak with any potential witnesses who might have been in the vicinity at the time of the shooting.
As of now, the investigation into the death of Terrawne Nickson remains ongoing. Law enforcement officials have not publicly identified any suspects in the case, and no arrests have been announced. The police have urged anyone with information that could aid their investigation to come forward and contact the Hartford Police Department tip line. The motive for the shooting has not been released, leaving a community searching for answers and a family mourning the loss of a loved one.
