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Police ID man killed in nighttime shooting in New London

NBC Connecticut

Police have identified the man who died after a shooting on Moore Avenue in New London Tuesday night.

The police department said they responded to the area for a reported shooting just after 6:15 p.m.

Responding officers found a man with gunshot wounds to the torso. He was taken to the hospital and later died.

He has been identified as 20-year-old Avery Rivera, of New London, according to police.

Authorities said the incident doesn't appear to be random, and no arrests have been made.

An investigation is underway. Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at 860-447-1481.

Anonymous tips can also be submitted by texting NLPDTip plus the information to 847411.

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