Hartford made headlines with a security scare at Aetna HQ and a bribery conviction of a top state official. The city’s still the political hub of Connecticut.
A man has been detained after attempting to enter Aetna's Connecticut headquarters with an AR-style pistol. Security responded quickly, and police took him into custody. The incident raises ongoing concerns about the safety of healthcare executives, following the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO in 2024.