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Usher Hanns

Death by Force
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On the evening of September 1, 2019, in Hartford, Connecticut, 17-year-old Usher Hanns, a Black male, was caught in a burst of gunfire on Edgewood Street. The incident, which involved at least 12 gunshots detected by the city's ShotSpotter system, resulted in Hanns being struck in the head. First responders found him and rushed him to St. Francis Hospital. Despite medical efforts, he succumbed to his injuries three days later on September 4, 2019. Four other individuals sustained non-life-threat ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Usher Hanns

    Male

    Black / African American

    Hartford

    CT

    2019-09-01

    17

    Usher

    Hanns

    11/06/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I’ve been thinking a lot about Usher Hanns’ involvement with Hartford's Proud Drill Drum and Dan... ...Read More
    11/22/2024
    Does anyone else find it unsettling how plea deals often seem to downplay the severity of violent cr... ...Read More
    02/05/2024
    I've been reflecting on the impact Usher Hanns' tragic passing had on the Hartford community, especi... ...Read More
    03/07/2023
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