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Ernesto Morales

Death by Force
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On a Tuesday afternoon, September 20, 2022, a burst of gunfire on Broad Street in Hartford tragically cut short the life of 18-year-old Ernesto Morales, a Hispanic male from the nearby town of Manchester. The shooting, which occurred around 3:30 p.m., also left another young man in his twenties wounded, though his injuries were not life-threatening. The incident unfolded near the state Capitol, marking a grim milestone as the city's 28th homicide of the year.

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  • NBC Connecticut: Teen Dies After Broad Street Shooting in Hartford: Police
  • https://www.wfsb.com: Hartford police identify 18-year-old killed in double shooting
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    Victim Details

    Ernesto Morales

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Hartford

    CT

    2022-09-20

    18

    Ernesto

    Morales

    11/06/2025

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