ATV Driver Fired Shot At Vehicle: Hamden Police

HAMDEN, CT — An ATV driver fired a gunshot at a vehicle Sunday in Hamden, according to police. The shooting happened in the area of Morse Street and Saint Mary Street while the driver of the vehicle was surrounded by a “large group” of ATVs, according to Capt. Ronald Smith.

Smith said the driver of the vehicle, a 62-year-old Hamden resident, was traveling eastbound on Morse Street around 5 p.m. when he was surrounded by a "large number" of ATVs. While in motion, the operator of one of the ATVs kicked the victim’s vehicle, according to Smith.

“Seconds later, an ATV operator fired a gunshot at his vehicle,” Smith said. “The large group of ATV operators subsequently fled eastbound on Morse Street.”

There were no reported injuries. A bullet hole was found in the fender of the victim’s vehicle and the driver’s side door had a dent from the kick, according to Smith.

Smith said there were around 50 ATVs that were seen traveling throughout Hamden throughout the day.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Hamden Police Department Detective Division at 203-230-4000.