HAMDEN, Conn. — An 18-year-old was hospitalized after being shot in Hamden on Wednesday afternoon. Another 18-year-old has been arrested.
Hamden police said officers responded at 3:51 p.m. to Helen Street for a report of a possible shooting. Officers arrived and began investigating the complaint. A short time later, Yale-New Haven Hospital contacted the Hamden Police and advised that they had an 18-year-old Hamden resident who had entered the emergency room suffering from a gunshot wound.
The investigation determined that the shooting victim had been shot on Helen Street and was transported to the hospital by a family member. Police have not provided an update on the victim's condition.
Police arrested Omarion Talon Gordon, 18, of Hamden on Thursday in connection to the shooting. Gordon was charged with assault and carrying a pistol without a permit. Gordon was held on bond and appeared in court Thursday.
The Crime Scene Unit processed the scene and the Major Crimes Unit is actively investigating this incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Detective Division at 203-230-4000.
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