Hartford & New Haven, CT, August 14, 2026 —

Authorities in Hartford and New Haven are looking into two distinct incidents that have affected Michelina’s restaurant, including a shooting and an explosion.

In one event, eight bullets were fired into the establishment. This shooting resulted in property damage, but fortunately, no individuals sustained any injuries. The specific circumstances surrounding the shooting are still under investigation by police.

Separately, an explosive device detonated prematurely across the street from the restaurant. Law enforcement has reportedly identified a suspect in connection with this explosion. However, it remains unclear at this time whether the shooting and the explosion are related.

Police departments in both Hartford and New Haven are continuing their investigations into these incidents. Further details regarding the ongoing probes were not immediately available.



Story summarized from the original created by Laura Glesby on www.newhavenindependent.org, see more information here.

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