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Man with machete shot and killed by resident of New Haven apartment complex: police

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On Saturday, New Haven police shared an update on their investigation into a homicide at the Bella Vista housing complex.

Officers responded to Eastern Street for a report of a shooting on Friday evening.

A 56-year-old man was shot and killed, according to police. That man was later identified as John Reynolds.

The New Haven Police Department says it received calls that Reynolds was banging on apartment doors, rambling, and carrying a machete.

Following an altercation, police say a resident of the building shot Reynolds, leading to his death.

New Haven PD says they continue to investigate the case, including reports on Reynold's state of mind at the time of the altercation.

As of Saturday afternoon, the person who pulled the trigger has not been arrested.

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