Javier Reyes

New London police are investigating the September 12, 2012 murder of Javier Reyes, 36. Reyes was stabbed on his front porch on Huntington Street.

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New London police are searching for clues after a man was stabbed on Huntington Street. He was later pronounced dead at Yale- New Haven Hospital. Photo: Tina Detelj/WTNH

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New London murder victim identified

Updated: Friday, 14 Sep 2012, 11:11 AM EDT
Published : Friday, 14 Sep 2012, 10:53 AM EDT

NEW LONDON, Conn. (WTNH) -- New London Police continue to investigate the stabbing death of a local man.

Javier Reyes, 36, was stabbed Wednesday night on his front porch on Huntington Street. He was pronounced dead at Yale - New Haven Hospital several hours later.
 
Neighbors tell News 8 Reyes was a father of five.
 
Police say they are actively investigating his murder. They have not identified any suspects or possible motives at this time.

New London Deputy Chief Peter Reichard told News 8 Thursday night that they believe, "[Reyes] was more or less targeted by the people."

Anyone with information is asked to call the New London Police Department at (860)447-1481.

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