UPDATE: A man has been arrested after allegedly shooting at another driver during a road rage incident in Hartford, Connecticut on August 10, 2023. Police responded urgently to reports of gunfire just before 8:40 p.m. at the intersection of Park and Washington Streets, where they discovered a vehicle with visible damage from gunfire.
According to Lt. Aaron Boisvert of the Hartford Police Department, the driver who called police reported the road rage altercation that escalated to shots being fired. Miraculously, no injuries were reported in this alarming incident.
Authorities quickly disseminated a description of the suspect’s vehicle to nearby police units. Officers from the Hartford Police Violent Crimes Unit and the Greater Hartford Regional Auto Theft Task Force located the vehicle shortly after, leading to the arrest of Lorenzo Dunn, a 30-year-old resident of Hartford.
Inside Dunn’s vehicle, law enforcement officials allegedly discovered a firearm and narcotics, raising further concerns about the incident. Reports confirm that Dunn had an outstanding arrest warrant linked to a previous assault involving a firearm earlier this year.
Dunn now faces multiple charges, including:
– Criminal attempt to commit first-degree assault
– First-degree reckless endangerment
– Illegal discharge of a firearm
– Criminal possession of a firearm
– Carrying a pistol without a permit
– Weapons in a motor vehicle
– Possession of narcotics
– Possession of narcotics with intent to sell
He has been transported to the Hartford Police Detention Facility where he awaits his next court appearance.
This shocking incident raises serious questions about public safety and the escalating nature of road rage incidents in urban areas. Authorities urge the community to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity immediately.
As this situation continues to develop, stay tuned for more updates on this alarming road rage shooting in Hartford.
