Police are investigating a homicide on Vernon Street near Congress Avenue in New Haven.
Officers responded to the scene just after 6:30 a.m. Friday and found a man who had been shot.
The victim was rushed to the hospital where he later died, police said.
They later identified the victim as 45-year-old Ji'Tu Garrett, of Meriden.
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According to police, it appears the shooting stemmed from some kind of dispute.
“This type of gun violence is unacceptable, and we’re committed to finding those responsible and bringing them to justice,” Chief Karl Jacobson said in a news release.
Anyone with information is asked to call New Haven police at (203) 946-6304.
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