ID Released For Man Shot, Killed During Attempted Robbery At CT Motel

Police have identified a Connecticut man who was killed while allegedly attempting to rob another man at a motel.

Police have identified a man who was allegedly killed while attempting to rob another man at gunpoint.
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03/21/2022 2:00 p.m.

Lamar Woodhouse, age 39, of New Haven, was killed early on Thursday, March 17, by the man he was attempting to rob at the Brandford Motel, located on East Main Street, police said.

According to Brandford Police detectives, Woodhouse was attempting to rob a man at the motel at gunpoint when the man pulled out a gun and shot him.

Detectives are working in collaboration with the Office of the New Haven Chief State’s Attorney and the investigation will determine if the victim will be charged, police said.

It’s unclear if the two men knew one another.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Branford Police Department at 203-481-4241 or the anonymous tip line at 203-315-3909.

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