police-shooting · Hartford, Connecticut

What happened after police shot Steven Jones in Hartford, CT?

What happened?

Steven Jones, 55, died four days after being shot by Hartford police on February 27, 2026. Officer Joseph Magnano, who fired the fatal shots, was subsequently charged with first-degree manslaughter, with the Inspector General concluding his use of deadly force was not justified.

Interim public outcome

Last checked: Jun 14, 2026
Sources: NBC Connecticut; WFSB

Timeline

  1. Police responded to a call on Blue Hills Avenue in Hartford, Connecticut, where Steven Jones, reportedly experiencing a mental health crisis and armed with a knife, was shot by Officer Joseph Magnano.

  2. Steven Jones died from his injuries, with his death ruled a homicide.

  3. Officer Joseph Magnano was arrested and charged with first-degree manslaughter.

  4. Officer Joseph Magnano was arraigned on the manslaughter charge, where he is expected to plead not guilty.

  5. Officer Joseph Magnano's next court appearance is scheduled.

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