Crime & Safety

New Details Released In New London Shooting

On Friday, police released new details concerning a shooting that occurred in New London on Thursday night.

NEW LONDON, CT — Police released new details on Friday concerning a shooting that occurred Thursday night.

At 7:20 p.m. Thursday, police responded to the area Shaw and Ann streets for the report of gun shots being fired and a possible shooting victim, police said.

Upon arrival, officers found and treated an adult male victim who had sustained a gunshot wound in his upper torso, police said. The adult male victim was taken to L+M Hospital for further treatment and released.

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Members of the Investigative Services Division responded. Evidence was collected, the scene was processed and the surrounding area canvassed. The incident does not appear to be a random act, police said. The investigation remains active.

Anyone with information concerning this incident is encouraged to contact the New London Police Department's Detective Bureau at 860-447-1481 or anonymous information can be submitted via the New London Tips 411 system by texting NLPDTip plus the information to Tip411 (847411).

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