NEWS RELEASE
Date: February 22, 2019
Contact: Captain Ronald Smith
Phone: (203) 230-4029
PIO#: 19-33
On February 22, 2019 at approximately 2:00a.m. Hamden Police responded to a Dix Street residence on the report of “shots fired.”
Investigation revealed that a 21 year-old Hamden resident was lying in bed in a basement apartment, when several gunshots were fired from outside of the home. The female victim, who was visiting, was struck “in both of her feet.” Hamden Fire Rescue responded and rendered medical assistance. The victim was transported to Yale-New Haven Hospital for medical treatment.
Officer Peter Conti and his K-9 partner “Maverick” conducted a track, which was unsuccessful.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Hamden Police Department Detective Division at (203) 230-4000.