Authorities are asking for the public's help in tracking down a man who fired shots at police in New Haven last week.
Police said Joseph "James" Henry Newton was involved in a gun battle on Norton Street and shot at a police detective when they chased him.
No one was hurt and Newton got away, police said.
Police have obtained an arrest warrant for Newton charging him with criminal attempt to commit first-degree assault, criminal attempt to commit assault on a police officer, criminal possession of a firearm, carrying a pistol without a permit and unlawful discharge of a firearm.
He's considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to call New Haven detectives at 203-946-6304.
