Driver Killed In Shooting In Hamden: Police

HAMDEN, CT — A driver was killed after being shot at an intersection and driving through a fence Saturday in Hamden, according to police. At about 6 p.m. on July 18, police responded to the area of Newberry Street and Winchester Avenue on the report of shots fired, according to Capt. Ronald Smith.

Police found that a Honda Civic was struck by gunfire at the intersection of Newberry Street and Winchester Avenue. The car continued west on Newberry Street, across Newhall Street, before going through a fence, adjacent to 550 Newhall Street, according to Smith.

Smith said the driver, identified as Kaymar Tanner, 22, of Hamden, was struck by gunfire. Hamden Fire Rescue personnel rendered medical assistance at the scene. Tanner was taken to Yale-New Haven Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, according to Smith.

Police are investigating the shooting. Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Mark Sheppard at 203-230-4047.