Shots fired into East Haven home grazed 3-year-old child: police

A 3-year-old child who was lying in bed was grazed by a bullet when shots were fired into a home in East Haven early Saturday morning.

Dispatchers received a 911 call from residents on Massachusetts Avenue around 1:15 a.m. about hearing several gunshots in the area.

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According to police, a dark-colored SUV was seen traveling southbound on Massachusetts Avenue before someone inside of the vehicle fired a gun out of a passenger window as the vehicle fled by. Investigators believe this was a targeted attack.

Authorities said a 3-year-old child suffered a graze wound. The child was treated on scene by East Haven Fire Department personnel and was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The child has since been released.

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Detectives are canvassing the neighborhood and are available to talk to anyone who may have witnessed the incident.

Residents are asked to check their video surveillance systems for any dark-colored SUVs that may have driven by their home near Massachusetts Avenue and surrounding neighborhoods from approximately 1:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. on Saturday.

Residents are asked to call (203) 468-3820 with any information. Any information that is provided can be anonymous.