William Bowen dies in fatal Hartford police shooting
Fatal Hartford police shooting death of William Bowen – Obituary
William Bowen, 21, was fatally shot by Hartford police officers last Thursday after a confrontation on Homestead Avenue. According to the Connecticut Inspector General’s Office, police had been monitoring an Instagram Live feed where Bowen was seen carrying firearms. Authorities tracked Bowen to Homestead Avenue and attempted to arrest him after he discarded two guns during a chase.
Officers from the Greater Hartford Police Department Auto Theft Task Force, along with Detective Joseph Walsh, responded to the scene. Bowen, who was armed, was confronted by police and ultimately shot by Detective Walsh after a brief pursuit.
Hartford police rendered medical assistance to Bowen, but he was later pronounced dead at Saint Francis Hospital. Investigators recovered two firearms that were consistent with those displayed in the Instagram Live footage. The state medical examiner determined Bowen’s death was a result of gunshot wounds, with the cause of death being homicide.
The incident is still under investigation by the Inspector General’s office, with involvement from the Hartford Police Department and state police.
