New London

Police ID Man Killed in New London Shooting

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Police have identified the man that was killed in a New London shooting late Tuesday night.

Officers were called to the intersection of Colman Street and West Pleasant Street around 10:30 p.m. after getting a report of shots fired.

When police arrived to the scene, they said they found a man who had life-threatening injuries. He was transported to Lawrence + Memorial Hospital where authorities said he later died.

Police have identified the man as 25-year-old Abdiel Rodriguez, of New London.

Police said the shooting does not appear to be a random act. The investigation is ongoing.

A police investigation is underway in New London on Wednesday morning.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the New London Police Department's Detective Bureau at (860) 447-1481. Anonymous information can be submitted to the New London Tips 411 system by texting NLPDTip plus the information to Tip411.

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