Shooting Under Investigation In New London: Police

NEW LONDON, CT — The New London Police Department is investigating a shooting incident that occurred Saturday in the area of Colman and Fern streets.

At 9:23 p.m., police responded to a report of multiple shots fired near Colman and Fern streets.

While officers were responding, the department received notification that an individual had been transported to the hospital with a gunshot wound, police said.

The victim, an adult male, sustained a gunshot wound to his lower extremity, police said. The injury does not appear to be life-threatening at this time, police added.

The investigation into this incident remains active and ongoing.

The New London Police Department is working to gather additional information.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the New London Police Department at 860-447-5269, ext. 0.

Anonymous tips can also be submitted through the New London Tips 411 system by texting NLPDTip plus the information to Tip411 - 847411.