Crime & Safety
UPDATE: Bridgeport Woman, 20, Killed In New Haven Shooting ID'd
After shots were heard on Sheffield Ave. Saturday, Mariyah Inthirath was "dropped off" at the hospital with a single, fatal gunshot wound.
NEW HAVEN, CT —A Bridgeport woman was fatally shot in Newhallville this weekend, police said.
The New Haven Police Department is investigating the Saturday night shooting that left a woman dead from a single gunshot wound, according to spokesperson officer Scott Shumway.
Monday afternoon, police identified the woman killed as Mariyah Inthirath.
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Shumway said in a news release that at around 7:40 p.m. Saturday, police were called to a report of gunfire being heard on Sheffield Avenue, in the Newhallville neighborhood.
Shortly after police got there, Shumway said, Inthirath was "dropped off" at Yale New Haven Hospital by a "private car." She was pronounced dead at the hospital.
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Police ask that any witnesses who have not yet spoken with Police contact the New Haven Police Department at 203-946-6304 or 1-866-888-TIPS(8477).
"She was a beautiful person who's life was cut too short. She was the only sister to 3 boys. If you looked up the definition of 'chill' you would see her picture. She had a smile that was infectious. Like many young adults she wanted to spend time with friends, laugh, talk and enjoy each others company. Tragically this night she was in the wrong place at the wrong time. This was a senseless death. Please consider donating to help with expenses. This was an unexpected death. Any help would ease her parents burden while they are going thru the toughest moments of their lives."
According to a Facebook post, her family is looking for "help and answers."
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