New Haven Police Investigate 3 Weekend Shootings

New Haven CT

09 August, 2021

11:31 AM

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NEW HAVEN, CT —Three weekend shootings are under investigation, police said. In all cases, the people who were shot suffered non-life-threatening injuries with two listed in stable condition, according to New Haven police spokesperson officer Scott Shumway. Shumway said that on Friday just before 4 p.m., police got a Shotspotter alert and 911 calls about gunfire and a person who'd been shot on George Street, between Norton Street and Derby Avenue. Police found a 33-year-old New Haven man suffering from gunshot wounds. He was taken to Yale New Haven Hospital, was treated for non-life-threatening injuries and was listed in stable condition. On Saturday morning, around 8 a.m., police got a Shotspotter alert and 911 calls about gunfire and a person who'd been shot on Ward Street, between Davenport and Sylvan avenues. In a repeat Friday's shooting, cops found a a 33-year-old New Haven man suffering from gunshot wounds. He was taken to the hospital, treated for non-life-threatening injuries and was listed in stable condition, Shumway said. Later that day, and in the same neighborhood, police got 911 calls just before 6 p.m. alerting them to a gunshot victim on Stevens Street, between Davenport and Sylvan avenues. When police arrived they learned that a 34-year-old New Haven man had taken a private vehicle to Yale New Haven Hospital where he was being treated for non-life-threatening gunshot wounds, Shumway said. Police ask that any witnesses who have not yet spoken with investigators contact the New Haven Police Department Investigative Services Division at 203-946-6304. Callers may remain anonymous or submit tips anonymously by calling 1-866-888-TIPS(8477), or text "NHPD plus your message" to 274637 (CRIMES).