Some people are calling for change after gunmen opened fire and hit three teens in two shootings this week in New Haven.
“We’ve got to do more,” says Reverend Boise Kimber, First Calvary Baptist Church.
Kimber is among those concerned about youth violence in New Haven following two shootings.
After officers heard gunfire on Friday, police say on Lilac Street they found a 14-year-old boy shot in his leg and a 15-year-old boy shot in his ankle.
Both are expected to recover.
On Thursday, there was gunfire on Stanley Street.
Police say they found 18-year-old Derrick Smith, shot in the abdomen and thigh.
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Smith plays on the Hillhouse High School Football team.
In both cases, police are working to capture all the suspects.
On Friday community members met to discuss the violence involving youth.
“We need help from parents. The parents have got to get involved in this situation if they desire for their kids, young men, to continue to live,” says Kimber.
As for the 14 and 15-year-olds who were shot Friday night, New Haven Public Schools confirmed they are students in the district.
But could not provide any other information including what school they go to.
