New Haven Police Make Shooting Arrest

NEW HAVEN, CT — Investigators made an arrest in a Dec. 19 shooting following a short chase, according to police.

A gunshot victim drove to the Fair Haven police substation after he was shot. He was transported to a hospital and several crime scenes were secured while police investigated, said Officer David Hartman, police spokesman.

Police obtained an arrest warrant for Ricardo Ramos, 28, of New Haven and began a search for his whereabouts. They attempted to apprehend him as he left a Fair Haven residence Jan. 3.

Ramos drove a short distance, jumped from the moving vehicle and fled on foot. He was quickly taken into custody. Ramos' vehicle collided with another and caused some minor damage. Police also seized a handgun, Hartman said.

Ramos is charged with:

· Criminal possession of a firearm.

· Carrying a pistol without a permit.

· Criminal attempt assault first degree.

· Reckless endangerment first degree.

· Criminal possession of a firearm.

· Weapon in a motor vehicle.

· Interfering with an officer.

· Reckless endangerment second degree.

· Evading responsibility.

· No motor vehicle insurance.

· Failure to obey officer’s signal.

· No operator’s license

· Stop sign violation (2 counts).

Total bond was set at $650,000.

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