14-Year-Old New Haven Teen Shot in Hamden

A 14-year-old New Haven teenager was shot in the wrist while walking in Hamden, police said. 

A Hamden officer heard several gunshots while driving on Dixwell Avenue on Jan. 9 at about 11 p.m. 

He responded to investigate and discovered that the teen was shot in the wrist while walking in the area of Dixwell Avenue and Easton Street. 

Hamden Fire Rescue treated his minor injury at the scene. 

No suspects have been identified at this time.

Police ask anyone with information to call the Hamden Police Department Major Crimes Division at 203-230-4040.

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