Large party in New Haven leads to shooting of two teenagers

Two teenagers were shot during an incident Monday night in a parking lot in New Haven where a large party was taking place.

Officers responded to the area of Munson and Mansfield Streets just before 8 p.m. on the report of a person being shot, according to Officer Christian Bruckhart of the New Haven Police Department .

The first officers on scene located two gunshot victims, ages 14 and 19, in the driveway of a home on Munson Street, Bruckhart said. The teens were taken to Yale New Haven Hospital for injuries not considered life-threatening.

Bruckhart said police established a crime scene in a parking lot on Munson Street where witnesses said a large party was taking place.

Police have not released any further details.

Anyone with information or who witnessed the shooting has been asked to call detectives at 203-946-6304 or the police department’s anonymous tip-line at 866-888-TIPS (8477).