Crime & Safety

Man Shot, Killed In Meriden

Police are investigating a homicide that occurred over the weekend.

MERIDEN, CT — A man is dead following a shooting early Sunday morning in Meriden. Police received a shots-fired call at 1:51 a.m.

Police arrived to find a man suffering from a gunshot wound behind 55 W. Main St. Paramedics provided treatment but the man succumbed to his injuries.

The victim's identity was not released.

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The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information on the crime can contact Det. Pellegrini at 203-630-6297 or bpellegrini@meridenct.gov, or the Major Crimes tip line.

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