Derby police identify victims of Thursday’s shooting

DERBY >> The victims of Thursday’s shooting have been identified as John Benitez, 21, of Ansonia, and Quincy Sanders, 30, of Derby, according to police spokesman Salvatore F. Frosceno.

Sanders was treated and released from Yale-New Haven Hospital for a gunshot wound to the abdomen, Frosceno said.
Benitez remains hospitalized in stable condition at Bridgeport Hospital with a gunshot wound to the chest, Frosceno said.
It is unknown whether both were the intended victims of the shooting.
The incident is still under investigation, and police are following up on leads.
Two or three potential suspects have been identified, and police are awaiting forensic evidence results, as well as interviewing witnesses.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Derby Police Department at 203-735-7811.
All calls will remain confidential.