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1 dead in New London shooting, victim identified: Police

The man was shot near Coleman Street.

NEW LONDON, Conn. — One man has died after being shot late Tuesday, according to police.

At 10:35 p.m., New London officers were called to the area of Coleman Street and West Pleasant Street for a report of shots fired. When they arrived, they found a man with serious wounds.

He was taken to Lawrence + Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead. 

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Police later identified the victim as Abdiel Rodriguez, 25, of New London.

Police said the incident does not appear to be a random act and are investigating.

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Anyone with information is asked to contact New London Police Detective Bureau at 860-447-1487.

Doug Stewart is a digital content producer at FOX61 News. He can be reached at dstewart@fox61.com.

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