Homicide Investigation Launched Following Discovery of Dead Middletown Man

NEW BRITAIN, CT — The body of a 41-year-old Middletown man - who had been shot in the chest - was found in New Britain's Stanley Quarter Park Tuesday morning, and police have launched a homicide investigation into the death.

Donzie Taylor was found at about 7:47 a.m. near the baseball field and skateboard park, and he was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police.

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"The New Britain Police Department has no previous history with Taylor and there appears to be no nexus between Taylor and the area where he was located," police wrote in a Facebook post.

Police are seeking the public's help with the investigation, and ask that anyone with information call Detective Matthew Butkiewicz at 860-826-3138.

Additionally, anonymous tips may also be made on the Community Tip Line at 860-826-3199 or online at newbritainpolice.org.