Masked Men Gun Down Victim In CT Parking Lot: Police

A Connecticut man was fatally shot earlier this week, prompting police to ask for the public’s help in solving the case.

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Josh Lanier

12/03/2024 12:32 a.m.

Christopher Santana, 25, was killed in a rear parking lot at 730 George Street in New Haven shortly after 3 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 2, authorities said. Officers arrived to find Santana lying on the ground as a bystander performed CPR.

Paramedics rushed Santana to Yale-New Haven Hospital, where he died from his injuries, police said.

Detectives determined that Santana had driven a friend to the parking lot when two masked men approached. One of the men abruptly shot Santana before both suspects ran away, police said.

While investigators have yet to identify a motive, police said preliminary evidence indicates the shooting was an isolated incident.

Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at 203-946-6304 or submit tips anonymously at 866-888-TIPS (8477).

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