Hartford police investigate homicide

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HARTFORD, Conn. (WTIC Radio) - Hartford Police are investigating an early morning Fourth of July homicide.

Police say Jayla Heaven, 22, of Hartford, was found unresponsive at 29 Shultas Place around 2:17 a.m. Monday.

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She was taken to an area hospital where she was pronounced dead.

Police add that a second victim, identified as a man in his 20s, arrived privately at an area hospital, suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.

It was observed a large party was taking place at the time of the shooting.

The Hartford Police Major Crimes and Crime Scene Divisions responded and assumed the investigation.

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