HARTFORD, Conn. – With thousands of teens and partiers in their 20s, the party was madness. Authorities reported at least 90 were hospitalized for intoxication. There were also some 50 underage drinking referrals.
The cases were all at a concert in Hartford, Connecticut featuring Chancelor Johnathan, better known as Chance the Rapper.
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Hartford Deputy Chief Brian Foley said Saturday the Friday night Hot 93.7′s Hot Jam concert at Xfinity Theatre was busy for police officers. Binge drinking, he said, was "extremely prevalent."
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