Crime & Safety

Double Shooting Reported In New London; 2 Hospitalized

Police said two people suffered gunshot wounds Wednesday night.

NEW LONDON, CT — Police are investigating a double shooting in New London.

Patrol officers heard gunshots at 9:16 p.m. Wednesday in the area of Williams Street and Broad Street.

Officers searched the area of found evidence of shots fired in the area of Broad Street and Hempstead Street.

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Two adult gunshot victims had arrived at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital for treatment.

Both had gunshot wound to their lower body and remain hospitalized.

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The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information can contact the New London Police Department Detective Bureau at 860-447-1481. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through the New London Tips411’s system by texting NLPDTip plus the information to Tip411 - 847411.

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