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ID Released For Man Shot, Killed While Sitting On Front Seat Of Vehicle In Stamford

Stamford Police have identified a man who was shot and killed while sitting in the front seat of a vehicle.

Stamford Police a Queens man as the victim of a shooting in the city's East End.

Stamford Police a Queens man as the victim of a shooting in the city's East End.

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Stephon Walthrust, 26, of Queens, was discovered in the driver seat of a vehicle around 10:45 p.m., Saturday, March 30 on Garden Street, said Stamford Police Lt. Tom Scanlon.

Walthrust, who had been shot multiple times, was transported to Stamford Hospital and later died, he added.

The State Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has conducted an autopsy that determined Walthrust had sustained multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body, Scanlon said.

Investigators are working to determine the victim’s connection with Stamford.

If anyone has information related to this case, including any background information related to the victim, they should call the Major Crimes Office at 201-977-4420.

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