Cops: 3 shot in separate incidents

NEW HAVEN — Three city residents were shot in separate incidents over the weekend, according to police.

The first incident took place at 10:38 p.m. Friday, when officers responded to Sherman Avenue between Whalley Avenue and Percival Street, Officer Scott Shumway said in an email.

“Responding officers located a 34-year-old New Haven man suffering from gunshot wounds. American Medical Response transported the victim to Yale New Haven Hospital where he is listed in stable condition,” Shumway said Monday.

Several hours later, at 3:03 a.m. Saturday, police received 911 calls regarding a person shot on Hazel Street between Winchester Avenue and Newhall Street, Shumway said.

Police found a wounded 43-year-old city man, Shumway said. He was also taken to Yale New Haven Hospital, where he was listed as stable.

Around 9:08 p.m. Sunday, police “received a Shotspotter alert and 911 calls regarding gunfire and a person shot on Davenport Avenue, between Baldwin Street and Elliot Street,” Shumway said.

“Responding officers located a 27-year-old New Haven man suffering from gunshot wounds,” said Shumway. “American Medical Response transported the victim to Yale New Haven Hospital where he was treated for life-threatening injuries and is listed in critical but stable condition.”

Shumway asked that any witnesses who have not yet spoken with the department contact the New Haven Police Department Investigative Services Division at 203946-6304.

He said callers may remain anonymous or submit tips anonymously by calling 866-888-TIPS (8477), or texting

“NHPD” plus your message to 274637 (CRIMES).

Hearst Connecticut Media file photo One man suffered life-threatening injuries, but all three were later deemed stable, police said.