New London police release name of homicide victim

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New London, Conn./WTIC Radio - New London police have released the name of a man who was shot and killed in the city on Sunday.

The victim has been identified as Gregory Williams, 42, of New London.

The initial call came in as a report of shots fired on Connecticut Avenue between Prest and MacDonald Streets just after 7:00 p.m.

Williams was found with a gunshot wound to the lower extremity.

He was transported to the hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

Police are continuing to follow up on leads in the case.

Anyone with any information is being asked to contact the New London police detective division.

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