Man Charged In New London Shooting

New London CT

30 July, 2021

7:11 AM

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NEW LONDON, CT — A man was charged in connection with a New London shooting, according to police. Daezhane Washington, 22, of 6 Mitchell Court Apt. 6 in New London, was charged with first-degree assault, first-degree reckless endangerment, unlawful discharge of a firearm, and criminal attempt at tampering with evidence. Police received the call at 8:12 a.m. Saturday regarding a shooting in the area of Mitchell Court and Montauk Avenue. Police responded and found a female gunshot victim who was initially taken to Lawrence and Memorial hospital for treatment. The victim was later transferred to Yale New Haven Hospital for further treatment. Police developed suspect information and in the course of investigation seized a handgun. Washington was later charged.