NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) – Police are investigating after a man was shot on Dixwell Avenue in New Haven Wednesday night.
Around 8:30 p.m., police received a ShotSpotter alert for gunfire and 911 calls regarding a person shot on Dixwell Avenue between Willis Street and Bassett Street.
Officers found a 40-year-old New Haven man who had been struck by gunfire, according to police. He was taken to the hospital where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
The Bureau of Identification responded to the scene and collected ballistic evidence, police said. Detectives from the Major Crimes Unit are leading the investigation.
Police ask that any witnesses 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 texting “NHPD plus your message” to 274637 (CRIMES).
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