New Haven Police investigating overnight shooting

New Haven policeNew Haven police are investigating an over night shooting that left the victim in critical condition.

Police said the shooting occurred just after 2:30 a.m. on Howard Avenue near First Street in the Hill neighborhood. Officers in the area heard gunfire and saw a vehicle fleeing toward the Howard Avenue area and began a pursuit, police said.

A short time later a gunshot victim from Howard Avenue arrived by private vehicle at Yale New Haven Hospital, police said.

Police did not identify the victim other than to say he is a 32-year-old New Haven man with life threatening injuries.

As of 10 a.m.,officers were still holding crime scenes in the area of Howard Avenue and First Street…