Teen Killed On Farmington Canal Trail

A teenager was shot dead Monday along the Hamden section of the Farmington Canal trail.

Hamden police responded to the scene along the trail, near Treadwell Street, at around 2:30 p.m., according to department spokesperson Sean J. Dolan.

Responding officers located a gunshot victim on the canal line. First responders attempted life resuscitation efforts. The victim was later pronounced deceased at the scene,” Dolan stated in a release.

The victim, who turned 15 last week, lived in Hamden. His name was Elijah Gomez.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 203 – 230-4000.

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