Jessiah Mercado Obituary, Death – Hartford police are actively searching for the individual responsible for the tragic deaths of a Springfield mother and her four-month-old son, who were killed in a shooting Tuesday afternoon. The incident occurred in broad daylight in Hartford, near Hillside Avenue and Zion Street. The authorities have not yet identified the suspect or released any details about the suspect’s vehicle, but a news conference is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon to provide updates.
The victims have been identified as 20-year-old Jessiah Mercado and her infant son, Messiah Diaz, both from Springfield. Police report that the shooting was a drive-by attack, where a car pulled up next to the vehicle in which Mercado and her baby were traveling. Without warning, the suspects began shooting at them. A third individual who was also in the vehicle with the victims was injured but is expected to survive.
Following the shooting, the victims were rushed to Hartford Hospital, where they later succumbed to their injuries. Police have not disclosed further details on the third victim’s condition or identity. The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities have not confirmed whether any suspects have been identified yet.
At this stage, police are urging the public to come forward with any information that could assist in the case, as the shooter or shooters remain on the run. Local officials and community members are shaken by the senseless violence, with many hoping that the authorities will soon bring justice to the victims and their families.