Approximately 1:30 on Thursday an officer on patrol, came upon a vehicle stopped
in the middle of the road on Vine St. near Coleman St. The operator of the vehicle
advised the officer that he found the victim lying in the street. Upon checking
on the victim the officer found that the victim had been shot and called for
assistance and medics.

The victim remained conscious and advised the officers that he had been shot
down the street referring to Park Ave. The victim has been known to frequent the
area. Medics arrived and transported the victim to St. Vincent’s Medical Center
where the victim later expired in the OR at 0630.

Police request that anyone with information contact the Detective Bureau at 203-
581-5201. Information will be kept confidential.