Carl Coolie D. Patterson, 28, was shot while driving in Hartford, Connecticut, on the afternoon of Thursday, March 9, 2023. Known as Coolie, a Hartford native and father, he was struck by gunfire on Baltimore Street at about 2:30 p.m. After being shot he attempted to drive away but crashed at Albany Avenue and Woodland Street. First responders found him unresponsive in a vehicle that had been riddled with bullet holes; he was taken to a hospital and later pronounced dead.

Hartford police opened a homicide investigation and stated they believe Patterson was the intended target rather than a random victim. As of the latest information, no arrests have been made and no suspects have been publicly identified. The authorities have asked the public for any information that could help identify those responsible.

If anyone was in the area of Baltimore Street or Albany Avenue and Woodland Street that afternoon, or has information about Carl Patterson, please share what is known with Hartford police.