A suspect believed to have fired gunshots at the state Capitol in Hartford over Memorial Day weekend is in custody, police said Wednesday, and investigators believe the shooting is “directly related” to seven shootings in the Southington area over the weekend.
State police found multiple bullet holes on the South side of the Capitol Tuesday as lawmakers and staff returned after the holiday weekend. Three bullet holes were found on exterior light fixtures and windows of the building. It was unclear when the shooting occurred.
“The shootings here over the weekend are directly tied to the shootings in Southington.