New haven, CT: Police: Man Shot Himself In Front Of Ex

Police Looking For Witnesses
POSTED: 12:32 pm EST February 26, 2010
UPDATED: 9:21 pm EST February 26, 2010

NEW HAVEN, Conn. -- Police said a man shot himself in front of his ex-girlfriend in New Haven late Friday morning.
Police said they received a call about a domestic situation on Friday on Clinton Street.
When officers arrived, police said the man had already shot himself in the chest while his ex-girlfriend sat in her car. Police are not sure if he was intending to hurt himself, or if the gun went off accidentally.
The unidentified 30-year-old was taken to a local hospital where he later died.
Police said the man was standing outside the car his ex-girlfriend was in on Clinton Avenue and he did not want her to leave.
Neighbors said several people rushed the the aid of the man to try and help before officers arrived on scene.
One witness said, "I think they were yelling, 'Junior! Breathe Junior, Breathe.' Pretty sad."
Police are looking for anyone who might have witnessed the shooting.