New Haven Woman Hit by Stray Bullet in Her Own Home: PD

NEW HAVEN, CT—A city woman who looked out her window after hearing a ruckus outside was hit by a stray bullet, according to police.

Police went to investigate gunfire that was picked up by the city's ShotSpotter system on Shelton Avenue July 21 around 1:16 a.m., said Officer David Hartman, police spokesman.

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The 59-year-old woman who lives nearby was hit in the chest. She told police that she heard men arguing outside and went to her window to take a look. She saw three men and then heard gunfire, Hartman said.

She quickly realized she was hit by a bullet.

Officers located 12 cartridge casings in the road and ballistic evidence was found over an entire block on Read Street from Shelton Avenue to Goodyear Street, Hartman said.

A witness said there were men near a rear yard on Read Street and one of them appeared to hide beneath a Honda as officers searched.

Recovered evidence suggests that shots were fired from more than one gun.

The victim is in stable condition and is expected to recover.

"Police are asking for the public’s help to solve this most awful assault," Hartman said. "Anyone who witnessed this crime being committed or who has information on the perpetrators’ identities, are urged to phone police."

Detectives can be reached by calling 203-946-6304. Calls can be made anonymously.