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The incident took place in New Haven County in Ansonia around 12:50 p.m., Tuesday, April 5.
Ansonia police received a 911 call from a man reporting he was on Main Street near Kingston Drive and his friend was shot. The first officers on the scene found a silver Honda and the passenger was suffering from a gunshot wound, said Lt. Patrick Lynch, of the Ansonia Police.
Officers provided first aid until an ambulance arrived and the victim was transported to a local hospital where he died as a result of his injuries, Lynch said.
During an initial investigation, information was obtained that the shooting took place on Hubbell Avenue near Sixth Street. A check of that area was done and a shell casing was recovered on Hubbell Avenue, Lynch added.
It was also learned that the shooting happened during an attempted drug purchase where the suspect fired into the Honda striking the victim, Lynch added.
The Honda then fled the scene before stopping on Main Street and calling 911.
The victim, a 20-year-old from Stratford, has been tentatively identified and his name will be released at a later time, police said.
The suspect was described as a young Black male wearing all dark-colored clothing and he left the area on foot, Lynch said.
Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the police department at 203-735-1885.
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