A man who was critically injured in a shooting in New Haven on Saturday has died, according to police.
Police said 45-year-old Abraham Colon Rodriguez was found near the passenger side of his car at the intersection of Arthur Street and Lamberton Street around 3:15 a.m. Saturday. He was suffering gunshot woulds to the neck, shoulder and leg.
New Haven police said they were called to the intersection of Arthur Street and Lamberton Street around 3:15 a.m. The victim was found near the passenger side of his car, suffering from gunshot wounds to the neck, shoulder, and leg.
He was taken to the hospital where he died during the overnight hours on Wednesday.
Police said a female friend of the victim witnessed the shooting and is cooperating with police. She told police the pair had left a New Haven bar before the shooting occurred.
Police have not released a suspect description at this point.
According to police, there have been other shootings in the area and a nearby building has been known to sell alcohol after-hours at parties. Police are investigating whether the pair was attending one of those parties.
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This is New Haven's first homicide case of 2017. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information should contact New Haven police at 203-946-6304.
