New Haven Police Investigate Two Separate Shootings

NEW HAVEN, CT —Thursday afternoon, a 19-year-old West Haven man was shot in the area of Downing Street, between Peck and Lombard streets, police said.

According to New Haven police spokesperson office Scott Shumway, police got a number of 911 calls just before 2 p.m. about a shooting. Cops arrived and learned that a man had arrived at Yale New Haven Hospital by private car, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was treated for non-life-threatening injuries and was listed in stable condition, Shumway said.

Then, on Friday just after noon, police got a call about a person shot on Valley Street, between Mountain Road and East Ramsdell Street. Police found a 22-year-old New Haven man suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to the hospital and was treated for non-life-threatening injuries and was listed in stable condition, police said.

Police ask that any witnesses who have not yet spoken with investigators 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).