The Waterbury Times|Breaking News|Published July 5, 2026

Update July 6, 2026 11:33am

WATERBURY, CT — The deceased victim in the July 5 shooting at LA 42 Night Club has been identified as 22-year-old Trey-Von Dunbar of Waterbury, authorities confirmed.

The shooting occurred during the early morning hours of July 5 outside the East Main Street nightclub, leaving one male victim dead and a second victim critically injured.

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According to the latest update, the female victim remains unresponsive and in critical condition. Her medical status has not changed as of this morning.

Officials have not released additional details regarding a suspect or motive as the investigation remains ongoing.

Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

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Waterbury, Conn. — July 5, 2026 — 12:04 a.m. — One person has been killed and another remains in critical condition following a shooting outside a nightclub on East Main Street, according to Waterbury Police.

Officers were dispatched to LA 42 Night Club (673 E Main Street) for reports of shots fired and arrived to find a large crowd gathered outside the venue and evidence of gunfire on scene.

Police located an 18-year-old female from Waterbury suffering from an apparent gunshot wound and found a 22-year-old Waterbury male nearby, also struck by gunfire. Both victims were initially unresponsive and transported to area hospitals for emergency treatment.

Authorities confirmed the 22-year-old male succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased, while the 18-year-old female remains in critical condition.

The investigation remains active, and police are asking anyone with information to contact the Waterbury Police Detective Bureau at 203-574-6941 or submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers at 203-755-1234.

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UPDATE (Developing): East Main St & Wall St Double Shooting July 5, 2026 10:17am

Waterbury police have not yet released an official update on the overnight double shooting at East Main Street and Wall Street. However, additional unconfirmed reports are now circulating and expanding the scope of the incident.

Multiple sources on scene suggest that more than two people may have been shot, though this has not been confirmed by authorities. There are also reports that additional victims may have arrived at nearby hospitals in private vehicles, separate from EMS transport.

At this time, officials have not verified:

• The total number of victims
• Conditions of those transported privately
• Whether the incident is contained or part of a broader shooting scene

Initial confirmed radio traffic indicated a male and female were shot shortly after 12:30 a.m., with CPR initiated on at least one victim and emergency transport to a local hospital. Witness reports also described a black sedan fleeing the area at a high rate of speed immediately after the shooting.

Police activity remains active in the area, and the investigation is ongoing.

This is a developing story and details may change as official information becomes available.

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Waterbury Police and emergency crews responded overnight to reports of a double shooting in the area of East Main Street and Wall Street.

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According to initial radio traffic and on-scene reports, a male and a female victim were both shot in the head. First responders reported that the female victim was unconscious and not breathing at the scene.

Emergency personnel initiated CPR on at least one of the victims while transporting them to a local hospital.

Fire crews were requested to the scene for additional support as police secured the area.

Witness or officer reports indicated a black sedan fled the area at a high rate of speed immediately following the shooting.

As of the initial response, the condition of both victims had not been officially confirmed beyond emergency transport efforts.

The investigation is ongoing.