New Haven 18-Year-Old Shot On Thompson Street Monday: Police

NEW HAVEN, CT — A teen was shot late Monday afternoon on Thompson Street, police said.

It was just before 4:30 p.m., when police got a Shotspotter alert of gunfire on Thompson Street, between Newhall Street and Shelton Avenue, according to spokesperson Officer Scott Shumway.

When cops got there, they found an 18-year-old New Haven man shot, Shumway said. He was taken to Yale New Haven Hospital where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries, police said.

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 email to ECIC@newhavenct.gov.