The Waterbury Times|Breaking News|Published May 5, 2026
Updated May 6 9:18am
WATERBURY HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION
Waterbury– Waterbury Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Sunday morning on Easton Avenue.
At approximately 3:14 a.m. on May 5, 2026, officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Easton Ave in Waterburyfollowing reports of shots fired and a gunshot victim.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Police say the investigation remains active and ongoing.
WHAT WE KNOW NOW
- Officers responded at 3:14 a.m. to reports of gunfire
- Incident occurred in the 100 block of Easton Avenue
- Adult male victim found with a gunshot wound to the head
- Victim was pronounced dead at the scene
- No suspect information has been released
INVESTIGATION
Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact the Waterbury Police Detective Bureau at 203-574-6941 or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers at 203-755-1234.
***Original Report***
May 6, 2026 8:02am
Waterbury– Police are investigating a shooting that occurred early this morning on Easton Avenue.
At approximately 3:10 a.m., authorities responded to the area of 192 Easton Ave for a report of a person shot. Upon arrival, officers located a victim inside a vehicle suffering from a gunshot wound to the head.
The victim was transported for emergency medical treatment. Their current condition has not yet been officially released.
The scene was secured as investigators began processing evidence and canvassing the area for witnesses and surveillance footage.
This remains an active and ongoing investigation.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Waterbury Police Department.
More updates will be provided as details become available.
What We Know So Far
- Police were dispatched around 3:10 a.m. to the area of Easton Avenue in Waterbury for reports of shots fired.
- The call referenced a location near 182 Easton Ave, where a victim was reported inside a vehicle.
- Upon arrival, officers located a male in the front passenger seat suffering from a gunshot wound.
- The victim was described as a Black male, approximately 20 years old.
- Responding units reported the victim was unconscious and not breathing at the scene.
- Initial information indicates a possible gunshot wound to the back of the head.
- A blue Hyundai Santa Fe was reported as the vehicle involved.
Additional Details
- The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain unknown at this time.
- No suspect information has been released.
- The investigation remains active and ongoing.
Stay with The Waterbury Times for updates as this story develops. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Waterbury Police Department.
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