Hamden Police - News Release
DATE: 05/09/22
CONTACT: Sean J. Dolan – Public Information Officer
PHONE: 203-230-4065
PIO #: 22-043
On 05/09/22 at approximately 2:30 PM, Hamden Police officers responded to the Farmington Canal Linear Park, near Treadwell Street, on a report of shots fired.
Responding officers located a gunshot victim on the canal line. First responders attempted life resuscitation efforts. The victim was later pronounced deceased at the scene.
Detectives from the Hamden Police Department Major Crimes Unit and Crime Scene Unit are actively investigating the shooting as an apparent homicide investigation. The identity of the victim is not being released at this time pending notification of next of kin.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Hamden Police Department at 203-230-4000. Callers may remain anonymous.