Crime & Safety
Police Investigating Shooting Of New Haven Man, 31, In Newhallville
Shortly before 1 p.m. Wednesday, police got a 911 call about a man shot on Lilac Street, between Winchester Avenue and Newhall Street.
NEW HAVEN, CT — In the middle of the day Wednesday, a 31-year-old man was shot in Newhallville, police said.
It was 12:40 p.m., when cops got a 911 call reporting a person had been shot on Lilac Street, between Winchester Avenue and Newhall Street, New Haven police spokesperson Officer Scott Shumway said. When police got there, they found a New Haven man suffering from a gunshot wound. who had been shot. He was taken to Yale New Haven Hospital where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
The Bureau of Identification responded to the scene and collected ballistic evidence. Detectives from the Major Crimes Unit are leading the investigation.
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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).
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