Hartford Shooting Under Investigation, Details Emerging
Authorities are investigating a deadly officer-involved shooting in Hartford, Connecticut. Details remain limited, but initial reports confirm a suspect died at a hospital after being shot by a Hartford police officer on Thursday.
The incident prompted a large police presence on a Hartford street late Thursday morning, as seen in scene video released by WFSB. Further information regarding the circumstances leading to the shooting has not yet been released.
Kara Sundlun, a journalist with WFSB Channel 3, shared initial information about the shooting, stating that authorities were learning more about the events. The investigation is ongoing.
This incident comes as West Hartford police are also responding to a separate shooting. The Department of Consumer Protection has suspended business licenses for Los Bandoleros Inc. Following a federal drug arrest of an employee, according to WFSB reports.
Sundlun, a three-time Emmy Award-winning journalist, currently anchors Eyewitness News at Noon and 4 p.m., and co-hosts “Great Day Connecticut” with Scot Haney. She has a long history of covering significant events, including the War in Iraq, the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown. She reported live from Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks and traveled to Bosnia to cover local troops involved in the war on terror.
Beyond her news anchoring duties, Sundlun also serves as WFSB’s Chief Digital Anchor, providing breaking news updates on air and on WFSB+. She hosts “Kara’s Cures” and “The Capitol Rundown.” Her reporting has been recognized with an Emmy Award for her coverage of the Fotis Dulos case and for an undercover report titled “Swimming with Sharks,” which explored the shark population in New England waters.
Sundlun was named “Best Local TV News Reporter” by Hartford Magazine and was included in the Hartford Business Journal’s Top 40 Under 40. In 2025, she was inducted into the Connecticut Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame.
She is also the author of the memoir, “Finding Dad: From Love Child to Daughter,” which details her experience meeting her biological father, Bruce Sundlun, when she was a teenager while he served as the Governor of Rhode Island. She uses her personal story to discuss the importance of forgiveness and family healing.
As of January 24, 2026, questions surrounding the Hartford shooting, as highlighted by a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin, center on whether the suspect was armed and making threats. This information is considered a key piece of the investigation.
WFSB is also reporting on other breaking news events, including the arrest of all suspects involved in an armed robbery and attempted home invasion in Fairfield, Connecticut, which led to the lifting of a shelter-in-place order. Meteorologist Tyler Hughes is forecasting a First Alert Weather Day for Friday, with the potential for mixed precipitation including snow, rain, and a wintry mix.
