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Man shot on Route 8 north in Bridgeport has died

Police said Route 8 northbound between exits 4 and 5 was closed but has since reopened.

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — The man shot early Tuesday on Rt. 8 has died. 

State police confirmed the man's death in a press release. 

The shooting took place around 3:30 a.m. on Route 8 northbound between exits 4 and 5, according to police. 

One victim was initially said to have serious, life-threatening injuries, according to police.  said. The other victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Both were taken to local hospitals. 

Police said, "This appears to be an isolated incident where the victim was the intended target of the shooting. An autopsy will be conducted by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiners in order to determine the cause and manner of death."

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