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Man Dies After Being Found With Gunshot Wounds in Vehicle in New Haven

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Police have identified a 29-year-old man who was found with gunshot wounds inside of a vehicle in New Haven on Sunday night and later died.

Officers and firefighters responded to the 1300 block of Quinnipiac Avenue around 10:10 p.m. after getting a report of a person shot.

When officers arrived, they said they found a large gathering of people in a parking lot and a gunshot victim was found in a vehicle.

The gunshot victim, later identified as 29-year-old Robert Lee Joines, of New Haven, was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead, authorities said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact New Haven Police Department at (203) 946-6304. Callers can remain anonymous.

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