New Haven, Conn./WTIC Radio - Police in New Haven are investigating the shooting death of a 16-year-old boy this afternoon.
Police identified the victim Tuesday as Joshua Vazquez.
Just before 4:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to an area of Valley Street between Mountain Road and Harper Avenue on a report of a shooting.
Vazquez was apparently riding his bike at the time he was shot.
He was rushed to Yale New Haven Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
Police are working several leads but there's no word yet on a motive.
Anyone with any information is urged to contact New Haven Police at 203-946-6304 or the anonymous tipline at 866-888-TIPS (8477).




