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Leon Kelly Sr.

Death by Force
Case Description
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On a Tuesday in Hartford, Connecticut, the life of 46-year-old Leon Kelly Sr. was cut short in an act of violence that also claimed the life of his older brother. The tragic events unfolded on February 22, 2022, a day that also marked Leon's birthday.

Just before 6 p.m. that evening, Hartford police responded to a report of two people shot at a residence on Westminster Street. Upon arrival, officers discovered both Leon Kelly Sr. and his 47-year-old brother, Charles Kelly, inside the home ...Read More
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  • https://www.wfsb.com/news/police-identify-2-brothers-killed-in-hartford-shooting/article_e5a366ca-943b-11ec-83f3-8bf4f7d38177.html?block_id=995304
  • https://www.wfsb.com/news/police-two-people-killed-in-shooting-on-westminster-street-in-hartford/article_e5a366ca-943b-11ec-83f3-8bf4f7d38177.html?block_id=995300
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    Victim Details

    Leon Kelly Sr.

    Male

    Black / African American

    Hartford

    CT

    2022-02-22

    46

    Leon

    Kelly Sr.

    11/05/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Hey all,
    I’ve been thinking a lot about the case of Leon and Charles Kelly. It's deeply unsettl... ...Read More
    09/18/2024
    I can't stop thinking about how devastating this must be for the Kelly family. Losing not one, but t... ...Read More
    03/23/2024
    Hey folks, I'm from Hartford, and this case has really been on my mind. I didn't personally know Leo... ...Read More
    08/01/2023
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