Teen's death in downtown Windsor ruled a homicide

A teenager who was shot and died in downtown Windsor Wednesday was the victim of a homicide, according to Windsor police.

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Evidence discovered during an autopsy of the the body of 16-year-oldChance Gauthierled officials to classify the investigation into his death as a homicide.

Police saidGauthier died of a gunshot wound and witnesses said they heard a possible gunshot, butthe weapon involved has not been recovered.

The teen's body was found near the corner of Churchand Caroline streets Wednesday morning after police received reports of a man laying in the alley.

Gauthier was known to hang around the downtown area. Police are continuing to investigate and are asking anyone with information to contact them.