Police Investigate Fatal Shooting

The victim was found dead inside an SUV in New Haven, police said.

A man was found shot to death Saturday morning in a parked SUV in New Haven, according to police.

Officer David Hartman said police were called to County Street near the intersection of Munson Street around 9:36 a.m. Saturday morning. When police arrived they found a man dead in the driver's seat of a Range Rover with a gunshot wound to the back of his head.

Friends of the victim identify him as a 19-year-old student who attended Hillhouse High School in New Haven.

Police Communications (PSAP) told police there were no calls overnight reporting gunshots in the area.  At the moment, detectives believe the homicide happened some time after 3 a.m.

Police said they are investigating the incident and have no suspects at this time.

Anyone with information on the shooting is urged to call New Haven Police at 203-946-6321.

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