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New Haven Police on the scene of a shooting; Victim in critical condition

NEW HAVEN — New Haven police officers responded to reports of a shooting that left at man in critical condition. Police were called to the car crash on Di...

NEW HAVEN -- New Haven police officers responded to reports of a shooting that left at man in critical condition.

Police were called to the car crash on Division Street and Sheffield Avenue in the Newhallville neighborhood shortly before 2 p.m. on Wednesday.

Officers found a car crashed into a bus stop on Division Street near Sheffield Avenue and the gunshot victim outside a nearby residence.

The victim, a 32-year-old New Haven man, suffered a gunshot wound to the shoulder.

Officials believe the victim was operating the crashed vehicle. He was taken to Yale-New Haven Hospital where police say he is in critical condition.

No pedestrians were at the bus stop and no other injuries were reported.

New Haven Police Department is asking anyone who witnessed the incident to contact the Detective Bureau 203-946-6304.

Take a look at the scene in the gallery below.

New Haven Police on the scene of a shooting; Victim in critical condition

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