[UPDATED] Police: Southington 18-Year-Old Shot and Killed in "Domestic Theft"

[Updated 8:53 p.m.]

Joseph Ozga, an 18-year-old graduate, has died after he was shot in a "domestic theft incident" at a home on South End Road Tuesday afternoon.

State and local police are investigating the shooting, which left Ozga with significant injuries before he eventually died at St. Mary's Hospital in Waterbury.

"It's still very early in the investigation and information at this point is preliminary," said Sgt. Lowell DePalma. "The incident occurred just before 2 p.m. this afternoon."

DePalma said police received a 9-1-1 call from an adult male at 1:53 p.m. reporting a domestic theft in progress at 949 South End Road. The caller reported that "someone was attempting to steal items from the property," DePalma said.

Officers arrived on scene to find the male outside the home and identified him as the complaintant. Inside the home, police found the 18-year-old with a gunshot wound.

He was taken to St. Mary's Hospital in Waterbury where he was pronounced dead shortly after 5:15 p.m. Detectives remain on scene and the Connecticut State Police Major Crime Squad has been called in to assist with evidence collection.

Police were clear in stating that there "is no shooter at large" and the incident is being treated as an isolated one. The scene has been secured and the investigation is taking place within the home.

Multiple sources close to Joseph Ozga, who wished not to have their names released, said the 18-year-old had previously played lacrosse and football at the high school.

Ozga was kicked out of his home after suffering a pill addiction, the sources said, but police would not comment on the reports due to the ongoing investigation.

The raised ranch home belongs to Edward R. Ozga Jr. and Robin Ozga, according to Southington property records. Police did not comment on whether either of the owners were home at the time of the incident.

The normally quiet neighborhood, located near the Cheshire border and just before the Interstate 691 overpass, had few visitors despite the caution tape Tuesday. Neighbors declined comment on the incident.

Police are not releasing any additional information at this time.

Friends have already created a community page on Facebook dedicated to Ozga with over 140 liking it within it's first 30 minutes online. The page includes a photo of Ozga and gives people a chance to share memories.

"He was definitely one to teach us all to never take life for granted, whether he thought so or not," said Jess Davenport. "He affected a lot of people in this aspect. Never anyone like him. Rest in peace Joey."