Ansonia man wants answers in son’s slaying​, offers reward

Shawn Venson holds his grandson, Montez Venson, 4, outside his Ansonia home Monday evening. Daryl Rhys Venson, 25, Venson's son and Montez' father, was fatally shot March 9 near the corner of Hill Street and Root Avenue in Ansonia. No arrests have been made and Venson is offering a reward for any information in the case. Patricia Villers/Register

By Patricia Villers
Register Staff
ANSONIA — Resident Shawn Venson wants to know what happened March 9 that led to the slaying of his oldest child.
His son, Daryl Rhys Venson, 25, was shot and killed in the early evening near the corner of Hill Street and Root Avenue.
Police say they are continuing to track down leads, but no arrests have been made.
Police spokesman Lt. Andrew Cota said Tuesday the department is actively working on the investigation and is awaiting information from the office of the chief state medical examiner and the state police forensic lab.

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