Police are investigating after a 13-year-old girl was shot in the parking lot of the Yale New Haven Hospital pediatric entrance early Sunday morning.
Officers received notification from ShotSpotter of six rounds fired in the Davenport Avenue area shortly before 3 a.m. Shortly thereafter, police said they were notified by Yale New Haven Hospital security of a person shot in the pediatric entrance parking lot. of the hospital.
When police arrived in the area, officers said they found four shot cartridge cases.
According to police, Yale New Haven Hospital took the injured 13-year-old girl to the pediatric emergency room. It was determined that her injuries were not life threatening.
Detectives reviewed surveillance video of the incident. Investigators said a silver Kia SUV and a black Hyundai Elantra appeared to be involved.
Both vehicles were found by patrol officers at the intersection of Asylum Street and Sylvan Avenue. The vehicles were found unoccupied with their lights on.
Authorities said both vehicles were unreported stolen vehicles and were impounded.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about the shooting is encouraged to call (203) 946-6304 or use the department’s anonymous tip line at 866-888-TIPS.
