HOMICIDE INVESIGATION – VICTIM ID

For Immediate Release:  Friday, August 20, 2021

On Friday, August 20, 2021 at approximately 12:30 AM East Hartford Police rushed to Malibu Sports Bar and Lounge, 808 Silver Lane, on the report of someone shot.  Upon arrival, Officers located an unconscious adult male victim in the parking lot suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the back.  Officers performed CPR on this victim; he was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. 

The victim is identified as Ryan Dowling, 27, of East Hartford.

Witnesses reported to police that two possible suspects fled the area in a dark colored sedan.  They were described as Black males in their 20’s wearing all black.  One male described as tall with a muscular build; the second male described as shorter, with short dreads.  

East Hartford Police Detectives, in cooperation with the Connecticut State’s Attorney’s Office, are actively investigating this incident.  Anyone with Information is asked to contact East Hartford Police Detective Daniel Ortiz at 860-291-7669, or call the East Hartford Police Anonymous Tip Line at 860-289-9134.