A teenager was shot dead Monday along the Hamden section of the Farmington Canal trail.
Hamden police responded to the scene along the trail, near Treadwell Street, at around 2:30 p.m., according to department spokesperson Sean J. Dolan.
“Responding officers located a gunshot victim on the canal line. First responders attempted life resuscitation efforts. The victim was later pronounced deceased at the scene,” Dolan stated in a release.
The victim, who turned 15 last week, lived in Hamden. His name was Elijah Gomez.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 203 – 230-4000.
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Terrible news for the victim and his family.
Terrible news for anyone who wants to utilize this part of the trail for biking, walking and jogging.
It's not safe in any area of the trail south of Home Depot.