13-year-old boy shot in leg; police investigating

NEW HAVEN » A 13-year-old boy was shot in the leg in New Haven Saturday afternoon.

New Haven Police and EMT’s were dispatched to the area of Shelton Avenue and Ivy Street around 2:57 p.m. on Saturday for a reported shooting.

Police said the victim was located about a block away on Bassett Street with a gunshot wound to the leg. The boy was rushed to Yale New Haven Hospital where he remains alert and in stable condition, according to police. He has non life-threatening injuries.

Detectives remained on the scene searching for evidence and witnesses and the exact location of the incident is being investigated.

Assistant Chief Achilles Generoso said in the release, “We’re asking for the public’s help. If anyone has information that can lead us to the perpetrator, we’re eager to talk to them”.

Calls may be made anonymously at 203-946-6304.