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Hartford shooting kills mother and 4-month-old son

Hartford police are investigating a drive-by shooting on New Britain Avenue that killed a young mother and her infant son.
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Hartford police are investigating a drive-by shooting on New Britain Avenue that killed a young mother and her infant son.

Hartford police are investigating a drive-by shooting on New Britain Avenue that killed a young mother and her infant son.

Authorities say a car pulled up alongside the victims' vehicle Tuesday afternoon and opened fire, killing 20-year-old Jessiah Mercado and her four-month-old son, Messiah Diaz.

A third victim, a male in his 20s, survived with non-life-threatening injuries.

Police said the victims were dropped off at Hartford Hospital following the shooting. The driver of the vehicle was uninjured.

Police are looking for any suspects in the shooting.

No arrests were immediately made Wednesday morning.

Police are expected to provide an update on the shooting Wednesday afternoon.

This is a developing story and will be updated.

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