Police Make Arrest in Fatal New Haven Shooting

A 21-year-old Bridgeport man has been arrested in connection with a New Haven shooting that killed one and injured two on May 18.

Ricardo Myers of Bridgeport was arrested July 12 and charged with murder and two counts of first-degree assault after allegedly shooting three people on the corner of College and Crown streets.

Tirrell Drew, who was shot in the chest, was taken to Yale-New Haven Hospital, where he died from his injuries, police said.

Michael Washington, who was shot in the thigh, and Kiyhem Booker, whose left torso was grazed by a bullet, survived the shooting, according to police.

Police said they expect to make additional arrests.

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