Man shot to death in South Norwalk

Updated, 5 a.m. July 25, name of the deceased. 

NORWALK, Conn. – This is a press release, presented in the format in which it was sent:

On July 20, 2017 at 7:45 pm, Norwalk Police were dispatched to the area of 236 Ely Avenue for a report of shots fired. Arriving officers found a single male victim suffering life-threatening injuries. The victim was transported to the Norwalk Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The victim’s name is being withheld pending the notification of his next of kin. Norwalk Detectives are investigating and the Crime Scene Unit is processing the scene for evidence. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Norwalk Detectives at 203-854-3011. Anonymous tips can be left at any of the below contacts.

Norwalk Police Tip Line at 203-854-3111

Anonymous Internet tips can be sent to Norwalk Police website at: www.norwalkpd.com

Anonymous text tips can be submitted by typing “NPD” into the text field, followed by the message, and sending it to CRIMES (274637)

Update:

The Norwalk Police Detective Bureau is investigating a homicide that occurred on July 20, 2017 at 7:45 pm in area of 236 Ely Avenue. The victim is Johnny Lezeau, 26 years-old of Norwalk. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Detectives at 203-854-3011.

Anonymous tips can be left at any of the {above} contacts.

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