Tuesday, April 15th, 2025
Good morning, Hartford. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters rescued a small dog from the roof of a Hartford home on the 200 block of New Park Avenue on Sunday around 3:45 p.m. after the animal climbed through an open attic window and was brought down safely using a ladder truck bucket. NBC Connecticut
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A woman in a wheelchair died after a driver struck her in Hartford on Monday morning. WFSB-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday, 17-year-old Shevron Wilson was fatally shot near Baker Street and Wethersfield Avenue in Hartford, marking the city's fifth homicide this year — police now hold two suspects aged 14 and 16 linked to a carjacking at gunpoint at 4:00 a.m. in the North End. WTNH News 8
- ➤ On Sunday morning police investigated a shooting near Barker Street and Wethersfield Avenue that left 17-year-old Shevron Wilson unresponsive after being shot—two teens, aged 14 and 16, were arrested and are expected in court Monday. WFSB-TV
- ➤ After responding shortly after 11:00 a.m. on Sunday near Wethersfield Avenue and Baker Street, Hartford police arrested two juveniles—aged 14 and 16—in connection with the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Shevron Wilson and charged them with felony murder, weapons in a motor vehicle, conspiracy, larceny and interfering with police. WTIC
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Charlotte Checkers at Hartford Wolf Pack
7-11 p.m. — XL Center — Cost info not provided — Experience the excitement of AHL hockey as the Wolf Pack take on the Checkers at home.
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Birth Moon Crystal Bracelet Making Class
1:30-3:30 p.m. — Mondazzi Book, Bead & Crystal — $30.00 — Create a personalized moon phase bracelet while exploring lunar influences and crystal healing properties.
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Hartford Caribbean Dance Fitness Camp
7-9 p.m. — Warehouse 635 — Fun event — Experience the world's most electrifying Caribbean dance fitness class with all fitness levels welcome.
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Romeo and Juliet
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Hartford Stage — Ticket prices vary — An intoxicating blend of tragedy and hope unfolds in this timeless tale of young love.
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Romeo and Juliet - Theatrical Production
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Hartford Stage — Ticket prices vary — Experience the intoxicating blend of tragedy and hope in a classic tale of young love.
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2025 NAfME All-Eastern Conference
April 24-27 — Connecticut Convention Center — Cost info not provided — Advocate, elevate, and celebrate music education at this enriching conference.
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Mark Wood Performance
7-11 p.m. — Kingswood Oxford School — Tickets available — Experience an evening of music with Emmy-winning composer and recording artist Mark Wood.
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HYPERGLOW Hartford 2025
8-11 p.m. — The Webster — Tickets available — Experience America’s largest glow party with neon lights and live performances.
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Earth Day Celebration at Mill Street Marketplace
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Mill Street Marketplace — Free entry — Celebrate Earth Day with a vendor market featuring sustainability, live music, and delicious food options.
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Hartford Yard Goats vs. Chesapeake Baysox
7:10-11:10 p.m. — Dunkin' Park — Ticket prices vary — Watch the Hartford Yard Goats take on the Chesapeake Baysox in an exciting baseball matchup.
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