17-year-old arrested after 2 people shot in New Haven

NEW HAVEN, CT (WFSB) – A 17-year-old is facing charges after two men were shot in New Haven Monday afternoon.

Police said the shooting happened on Kimberly Avenue between Lamberton Street and Howard Avenue.

When officers arrived, they found a 35-year-old New Haven man who was shot.

He was taken to the hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries, police said.

Police said a second victim, a 33-year-old man from Waterbury, walked into the hospital with injuries after being shot.

The Waterbury man was also treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

“Detectives were able to quickly locate video footage of the shooting and get a description of the suspect who was located at a house on Howard Avenue,” said New Haven police.

Police said the teen was taken into custody without incident.

The 17-year-old was charged with two counts of assault first-degree, reckless endangerment first-degree, unlawful discharge of a firearm, and carrying a pistol without a permit.

The teen was taken to the Bridgeport Juvenile Detention Center.

Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to contact New Haven police.

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