Bullets Strike Vehicle Parked in Hamden Backyard: Police

HAMDEN, CT — The Hamden Police Department is investigating after a vehicle was struck by bullets while in the backyard of a Winchester Avenue home early Sunday morning.

Police responded to the area of Winchester Avenue and Marlboro Street on the report of shots fired at about 4 a.m. on July 31, according to Capt. Ronald Smith.

Smith said investigation revealed that a motor vehicle that was parked in the rear yard of a Winchester Avenue residence was struck by two bullets. Witnesses told police that they heard four gunshots.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Hamden Police Department Detective Division at (203) 230-4040.

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