Group Shot at After Leaving Party in Hamden

Hamden police are investigating a shooting incident that took place in the area of Gorham Avenue and Pine Rock Avenue over the weekend.

Police responded to the scene around 12:30 a.m. on June 7 and investigation revealed that four friends were walking to their motor vehicle, which was parked on Gorham Avenue, after attending a party, Capt. Ronald Smith said in a press release.

Smith said they were followed by two individuals, who were described as black males in their 20s, wearing white T-shirts.

As the group entered their vehicle, one of the individuals that was following them began shooting at them. They subsequently fled in their vehicle eastbound on Gorham Avenue, at which time it became disabled, according to Smith.

The suspects fled southbound on Pine Rock Avenue.

Further investigation revealed that the vehicle sustained four bullet holes. There were no reported injuries.

The Hamden Police Department Major Crimes Division responded to the scene and is conducting the investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Joseph Liguori at (203) 230-4040.