Crime & Safety
Two People Shot on Dixwell Avenue in Hamden
A New Haven was seriously injured after being shot in the chin and a Hamden teen was also shot, but not injured, according to police.
A New Haven man sustained serious injuries after being shot in the chin on Dixwell Avenue in Hamden on Thursday.
Hamden police responded to the area of Sammy’s Grocery Store at 871 Dixwell Avenue on a report of shots fired.
Upon arrival, officers located a victim named Corey Bell, 20, of New Haven, with a gunshot wound to his chin, according to a police press release. Bell was transported to Yale New Haven Hospital with serious injuries.
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A second victim, Jaywon Lacy, 18, of Hamden, was also shot but was not injured, according to police.
Police said that preliminary investigation indicates that a bullet penetrated Lacy’s clothing and struck an object that he had on his person.
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The Major Crimes Unit is continuing with the investigation, and anyone with information is asked to contact the Detective Division at (203) 230-4041.
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