On the evening of September 24, 2016, 26-year-old Nicholas Brown was found on the sidewalk of Magnolia Street in Hartford after a burst of gunfire triggered the city’s ShotSpotter system. He had been shot multiple times and was transported to Saint Francis Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Hartford Police Major Crimes and Crime Scene investigators determined Brown suffered 18 gunshot wounds to his torso, head, and extremities. Shell casings from two different firearms were recovered, leading investigators to conclude at least two shooters were involved. No witnesses came forward immediately after the shooting.

In July 2018 police announced a $50,000 reward for information that would lead to an arrest and conviction. Brown’s family, including his sister, has made public appeals and emphasized the impact on his children. No arrests or public identifications of suspects have been announced and the case remains open and unsolved.

If anyone has information about the shooting on Magnolia Street or the people involved, please share what is known.