Police arrest man after pursuit

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) -- Police arrested a man after an incident with shots fired led to a pursuit.

Jose Diaz, 33, of 44 Mohawk Street, New Britain, attempted to flee police after a shot fired incident. The pursuit began at Columbus Boulevard and Sheldon Street and ended at an apartment building at Bond Street and Wethersfield Avenue.

According to a press release, Hartford Police Dept. Major Crimes Division Commander Lieutenant Brian Foley said, "While there were no injuries as a result of the incident, for precautionary measures Bulkeley High School and Burr Elementary School were locked down for a brief period of time. Also, it appears at this time an officer from an outside agency within The Hartford Federal Task Force discharged their firearm during the incident."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Lieutenant Foley at (860) 757-4463, the Hartford Crime Stoppers at (860) 722-TIPS or visit hartfordcrimestoppers.com .