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New Haven police investigating homicide at motel

This is the Elm City's second homicide of 2023.

NEW HAVEN, Conn. — New Haven police are investigating a homicide on Friday night. This is the city's second of the year. 

New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker told FOX61 that police received a ShotSpotter notification at 7:57 pm at the New Haven Inn, a motel on Pond Lily Avenue just off Route 15. 

Police found a 41-year-old West Haven man, later identified as Charles Miller, in the parking lot who had been shot; he did not survive. 

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Police are in the early stages of the investigation, but say they believe it was a targeted attack.

The Bureau of Identification responded to the scene and collected ballistic evidence. Detectives from the Major Crimes Unit are leading the investigation.

Police ask that any witnesses who have not yet spoken with them, to contact the New Haven Police Department Investigative Services Division at 203-946-6304. Callers may remain anonymous or submit tips anonymously by calling 1-866-888-TIPS(8477), or email to ECIC@newhavenct.gov.

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