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Man Gunned Down In CT; Police Say It Was No Random Act

A man was shot and killed earlier this week in a targeted attack in New London, police said.

Police tape.

Police tape.

Photo Credit: Unsplash/David von Diemar @davidvondiemar

Officers responded to the 20 block of Moore Avenue around 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, after receiving reports of gunfire and a possible gunshot victim, New London police said. When they arrived, they found an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the torso.

Police immediately provided medical aid before paramedics rushed him to an area hospital, where he died of his wounds. Police did not release his name pending family notification. 

Investigators said the shooting does not appear to be random, but they have not released any details on a possible suspect or motive. 

Police urge anyone with information on the shooting to contact the New London Police Detective Bureau at 860-447-1481. Anonymous tips can be texted to the New London Tips 411 by texting NLPDTip and the information to 847411.

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