Police are investigating after a man was shot and killed in New Haven Wednesday night.
Authorities said the shooting happened on River Street near James Street at about 8:30 p.m.
Responding officers found a man who had been shot. He was taken to a nearby hospital and later pronounced dead.
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Police later identified the victim as 40-year-old Alexander Pedraza, of New Haven.
Major Crime Unit detectives responded and are leading the investigation.
Police are looking for any witnesses. Anyone with information is asked to contact police.
