Crime & Safety
Waterbury Teen Dies From Gunshot Wound, Police Investigate
A Waterbury 17-year-old's death is being investigated as a homicide.
WATERBURY, CT — Police are investigating the death of a 17-year-old in Waterbury as a homicide, NBC CT reported. Police responded to Esther Avenue at 12:23 a.m. Friday for a report of gunshots.
Two people in separate vehicles were fighting and one of the vehicles then crashed on Alder Street. During the police investigation, a 17-year-old was dropped off at Waterbury Hospital suffering from a gunshot wound, according to NBC CT.
The teen later died. Investigation is ongoing.
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Anyone with information is asked to call the Waterbury Police Detective Bureau at (203) 574-6941.
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