A 16-year-old boy has died following the shooting that took place in the area of Goffe Street in New Have Friday afternoon, according to the city's police department.
During the shooting, police say a school bus was also struck by a bullet.
NHPD is out with a shooting victim in the area of Goffe Street park.
— New Haven Police Department (@NHPDnews) November 22, 2024
According to an official from New Haven Public Schools, all students and the driver are safe. New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker confirmed the bus was coming from Celentano School.
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The NHPS statement said the bus pulled to the side of the road, and those on board may have witnessed the incident.
The school official also said all students and the driver laid down as a precaution.
No one onboard the bus reported any injuries.
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Police say the bus made it to the intersection of Sherman and Maple, where children were able to exit the bus safely. New Haven's mayor said the reunion with parents took place at the Wexler-Grant School.
New Haven Police and city officials credit the bus driver for acting quickly.
Police detained a 16-year-old following the incident. Officers indicated they were in possession of a ghost gun, but it does not appear that they were responsible for the shooting.
