police-shooting · Hartford, Connecticut

What happened after the clip of the Hartford police shooting of Steven Jones spread?

What happened?

After a widely shared clip depicted the fatal police shooting of Steven Jones, Officer Joseph Magnano was fired by the Hartford Mayor and subsequently charged with manslaughter in the first degree by the Connecticut Office of Inspector General.

Interim public outcome

Last checked: Jun 21, 2026
Sources: Connecticut Public; News From The States; Connecticut Public; Associated Press; Police1

Timeline

  1. Steven Jones was shot by Officer Joseph Magnano during a mental health crisis in Hartford, Connecticut.

  2. Body-worn and dashboard camera footage of the incident was released by the Connecticut Office of Inspector General.

  3. Steven Jones died from his injuries.

  4. Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam fired Officer Joseph Magnano.

  5. Officer Joseph Magnano was arrested and charged with manslaughter in the first degree by the Connecticut Office of Inspector General.

  6. Officer Magnano is scheduled to appear in Hartford Superior Court.

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