3 Shot Friday In 3 Separate But 'Targeted' Shootings Across City: PD

NEW HAVEN, CT — On a Friday night in New Haven, three separate shootings over the course of less than four hours left three men hospitalized with gunshot wounds, police said.

New Haven Police Chief Karl Jacobson, who went to the scenes of the shootings, was quoted as saying that while investigators believe the shootings were unrelated, he did say that in each case, police believe "the victims were targeted."

Friday was the night of the New Haven Grand Prix, and Jacobson said a "large contingency" of cops were in the downtown area.

"Once that event ended, I was able to re-deploy our resources out into the community and quell the violence," he said, adding at the time there was no current "threat to the community." But, "we need the community’s assistance and cannot solve these crimes without you.”

A timeline of the shootings, per police spokesperson Scott Shumway:

The first shooting was in Fair Haven just after 5 p.m. Cops got a Shotspotter alert of gunfire with a person shot on Lombard Street, between Rowe and Ferry streets. Police found a 21-year-old New Haven man shot. Taken to Yale New Haven Hospital, he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

At just after 8:30 p.m., cops got another Shotspotter alert of gunfire and calls about a person shot at the intersection of Arthur and Lamberton streets. A 35-year-old West Haven was shot and, also taken to the hospital, was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

Minutes later, just before 9 p.m., 911 calls came in about a shooting on Atwater Street, between Dover Street and Wilcox Place. A 46-year-old Seymour had been shot. Initially, he was listed in critical condition, but was later upgraded to stable.

The Bureau of Identification responded to the scene and collected ballistic evidence. Detectives from the Major Crimes Unit are leading the investigation.

Police ask that any witnesses who have not yet spoken with the Police contact the New Haven Police Department Investigative Services Division at 203-946-6304. Callers may remain anonymous or submit tips anonymously by calling 1-866-888-TIPS(8477), or text “NHPD plus your message” to 274637 (CRIMES).