Connecticut State Police are searching for a person of interest and their vehicle in connection to a homicide in Chaplin on Sunday.
Troopers were called to Miller Road around 6:10 a.m. after getting a report of an assault with life-threatening injuries.
When state police arrived, they said they found a man who had died. His identity has not been released.
Detectives responded to the scene and said they have identified a person of interest as 46-year-old Matthew Candler.
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According to state police, investigators are working on finding Candler who is believed to be driving a light blue 1989 Ford F-350.
The vehicle has a red stripe on the tailgate and has a Minnesota license plate of YBN8321, according to authorities.
Officials stress that the vehicle or its operator should not be approached if found.
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The Eastern District Major Crimes Division is investigating.
Anyone with information about the vehicle is asked to call State Police at (860) 779-4900 or your local police department by calling 911. All calls and texts will remain confidential.
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