Four people shot in New Haven

NEW HAVEN, CT (WFSB) – Several people were injured in a shooting in New Haven early Friday morning.

According to New Haven police, four people were taken to the hospital after gunfire erupted at the intersection of Church and Center streets around 3 a.m.

A Yale alert was sent out around 4:15 am

Police said a 19-year-old woman was seriously injured but was in stable condition.

Three men were also shot. The injuries suffered by the 19-year-old, 21-year-old and 22-year-old victims were considered non-life-threatening.

A major police investigation continued into the early morning hours.

Counterfeit hundred dollar bills were seen scattered across the street, along with shoes and evidence markers.

People who live nearby said they heard it.

“This is a very busy area in the downtown area, and at four in the morning it is actually not that early, because I know some people have already started commuting to work,” said Vivian Gu, who lived near the crime scene works.

“(It’s) a little concerning,” said Roland Jones, who lives near the scene. “I work very close to that scene. And obviously I have kids around, so that’s not something I want to see when I wake up.”

Police from both Yale and New Haven responded to the scene.

“It’s clearly a very disturbing situation, especially when a young person is in critical condition,” New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker said. “Someone who has his whole life ahead of him.”

Pedestrians were asked to avoid the area.

Road closures were in place and commuters were advised to seek alternative routes.

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