New Haven police are investigating after a DoorDash driver reported he was shot while driving early Wednesday morning. DoorDash said in a statement that it determined he was not on a "Dash" at the time.
The police department said they responded to Yale New Haven Hospital around 3:30 a.m. and the man told officers that he had been shot while in his vehicle.
He told police that he was delivering for DoorDash in East Haven when a group of strangers approached him and tried to steal his vehicle.
He said he was shot during the confrontation and despite his injuries, he managed to drive back home to West Haven before contacting police.
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Investigators later learned that the incident took place at the intersection of Ferry and Pierpont streets in New Haven. The extent of the man's injuries is unknown and no suspects are in custody at this time.
The shooting remains under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact police at 203-946-6304. You can also leave an anonymous tip at 866-888-8477.
