Shooting Injures 2, Investigation Continues: Meriden Police

MERIDEN, CT — Police are investigating a shooting that injured two people late Wednesday night.

Meriden police responded to MidState Medical Center shortly after midnight on Thursday, July 6 on the report of two people with gunshot wounds. Officers met with both people who were struck by gunfire, according to police.

“Both males were uncooperative upon police contact and provided limited information,” police wrote in a news release. “Both males suffered non-life-threatening gunshot wounds.

“The Meriden Police Department is still working to determine where this incident occurred and we want the public to know that even with non-cooperative individuals we still fully investigate these types of incidents. Gun violence is unacceptable in this community and we will work with all stakeholders and partners to help bring accountability to those responsible.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Dan McKenna at DMckenna@Meridenct.gov or 203-630-6284. Information can also be reported anonymously by using the Major Crimes Tip Line at 203-630-6253 or mpdtips@Meridenct.gov.