Waterbury

Teen dead after shooting in Waterbury

NBC Connecticut

A teenager who was shot in Waterbury over the weekend has died, according to police.

Officers received a report that a gunshot victim had been dropped off at the emergency room at Saint Mary's Hospital around 7:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Police said 18-year-old Joseph Zavala, of Waterbury, had been shot and was in critical condition. On Monday, police said Zavala died from the injuries.

Investigators believe the shooting happened near North Main Street and Kingsbury Street.

Police are investigating. Anyone with information is asked to call police at (203) 574-6941 or Crimestoppers at (203) 755-1234.

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