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Norwich police are looking for a woman accused of robbing a convenience store at knifepoint in Norwich Monday afternoon. Authorities said it happened at RK Food Mart on Boswell Avenue just before 2:30 p.m. A store clerk reported that they were robbed at knifepoint. Surveillance images released by police show the suspect. The thief allegedly fled with an unknown amount…

Police say a 25-year-old man was shot and killed Monday afternoon while sitting in a car in a parking lot on George Street in New Haven.

Police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened in broad daylight in New Haven Monday afternoon. Authorities said it happened in a parking lot near George Street and Winthrop Avenue around 3:30 p.m. A 25-year-old man was shot in the chest and later died at the hospital. He has since been identified as Christopher Santana, of New Haven. Detectives said…

Police have identified the teen who was killed in a shooting in New Haven on Nov. 22. Uzziah Shell was shot near Goffe Street just after 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22 and he was taken to Yale New Haven Hospital, where he died from the injuries, police said. A bullet also struck a school bus and no one on…

A woman has been arrested in connection to a graduate student that was fatally struck in New Haven last year.

Police have arrested a woman in connection to the hit-and-run that killed a University of New Haven graduate student in New Haven last year. According to police, 23-year-old Priyanshu Agwal, of West Haven, was riding an electric scooter in the area of Whalley Avenue and Amity Road on Oct. 18, 2023 around 11 p.m. when he was hit by a…

A story with an unfortunate beginning comes to a happy ending thanks to the New Haven Police Department. According to a social media post, NHPD Officer Trevor Brown responded to a reported theft made by a man with autism. The man said his sneakers and hat were stolen from him by a group of young people. Police said the reported…

“Thanksgiving For All” was organized by Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen (DESK) and Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers of Greater New Haven.

New Haven organizations came together to offer a Thanksgiving meal for people in need of one. “Thanksgiving For All” was organized by Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen (DESK) and Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers of Greater New Haven. The event has served people in New Haven for over 30 years, according to event organizers. Steve Werlin, executive director for DESK, explained how it…

New Haven police to test pilot program using artificial intelligence to help write some of their police reports.

The New Haven Police Department is getting ready to launch a pilot program using artificial intelligence. Christian Bruckhart, the public information officer for New Haven’s police department, said they are looking at using the software Draft One, by the police tech company Axon, to save time in writing police reports and get officers back on the streets quicker. “If...

New Haven held a small business event reminding people there are thriving local shops around the city that would love business headed into the holidays.

Small Business Saturday is on the horizon following Thanksgiving and reminders are pouring in to support local businesses around Connecticut. New Haven held a small business event reminding people there are thriving local shops around the city that would love business headed into the holidays. According to local officials, the numbers indicate for every dollar spent locally, 67 cents stay…

A man is in critical condition after a shooting and New Haven police are investigating.

A 29-year-old New Haven man is in critical condition after a shooting in New Haven police are investigating. Police said officers responded to Yale New Haven Hospital early Tuesday morning after a gunshot victim walked in and he is in critical, but stable condition. Officers responded to the area of Sixth Street and Greenwich Avenue for a report of a…

An employee of a Wendy’s in New Haven was hit the head with a gun during an attempted robbery on Sunday night and police said they are trying to identify the culprits. Officers responded to Wendy’s at 75 Whalley Ave. just after 9:30 p.m. and the employees said two males wearing ski masks went into the restaurant, followed an...

There was a call for action on Sunday following the shooting and killing of a teenager in New Haven last week. A vigil took place not far from where the gunfire rang out on Friday.

There was a call for action on Sunday following the shooting and killing of a teenager in New Haven last week. A vigil took place not far from where the gunfire rang out on Friday. Community members gathered for a small prayer vigil at a park in New Haven. It was organized by a group called Ice The Beef, which…

Officers say a 16-year-old boy is now in critical condition following the shooting. Police say he may have been targeted.