New Haven police have arrested a teen in connection with gunshot fire outside 291 Norton St. at 9:17 p.m. on Wednesday.
Witnesses told police that someone shot at a group of children. Police investigated and discovered five 9mm shell casings outside 291 Norton St. and found bullet holes in two parked cars.
Police said on Thursday that they spoke with the intended victim and identified a 17-year-old New Haven boy as the suspect. They seized a 9mm handgun from his home, police said.
The teen's name has not been released.
He was charged with first-degree criminal attempt/assault, carrying a pistol without a permit, first-degree reckless endangerment and two counts of first-degree criminal mischief. The subject also had an active arrest warrant for probation violation, police said.
No one was injured in the shooting.
