Shots Fired At Vehicle, Suspect Sought: Hamden Police

HAMDEN, CT — Police are searching for a suspect who fired multiple shots at a vehicle during a chase in broad daylight on Valentine’s Day. At about 1:45 p.m. on Feb. 14, Hamden Police responded to a shooting in the area of Dixwell Avenue and Putnam Avenue, according to Capt. Ronald Smith.

Smith said investigation revealed that three people were inside of a vehicle that was parked in the parking lot of 1245 Dixwell Avenue. While they were parked, a person arrived and attempted to open the passenger door of their vehicle, according to Smith.

“They subsequently fled from the area at a high rate of speed, while being chased by the individual, who was operating an ‘SUV type’ of vehicle,” Smith wrote in a press release. “While on Woodin Street, the victims stated that several gunshots were fired at their vehicle. The victim’s vehicle subsequently lost control, near Wilmot Street in New Haven. Fortunately, a New Haven Officer was in the area.”

The victim’s vehicle was struck by multiple gunshots and no injuries were reported, according to Smith.

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

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