Two arrests have been made following a shooting that left four people injured, one critically, in downtown New Haven on Nov. 1.
A 19-year-old woman is fighting for her life and three young men between 19 and 22 years old are hospitalized after 30 rounds were fired during the shooting.
The investigation started when officers responded to reports of gunshots and a shooting victim in the 800 block of Chapel Street at 2:03 a.m. as people were leaving bars in the downtown area after going out on Halloween night.
Officers initially found a 22-year-old Hamden man who had been shot and he was transported to Yale New Haven Hospital.
Police said during a news conference on Friday afternoon that 12 officers and a supervisor were working in the area because a crowd was expected on Halloween night.
Several of the officers who were responding to the Chapel Street scene were flagged down and alerted about another gunshot victim on Church Street by Center Street.
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There they found a 19-year-old West Haven woman who had been shot and was unresponsive, police said.
She was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Police said she didn't have a gun.
The officer also found a 21-year-old Hamden man on Church Street who had been with the young woman and he had been shot as well, police said.
A fourth shooting victim, a 19-year-old New Haven man, later arrived at Yale New Haven Hospital by private vehicle.
The injuries that the men sustained are not life-threatening.
Police said they believe there were two shooters, and they've both been arrested.
Authorities arrested Brian Anderson-Benton, 21, was arrested and faces charges including carrying a pistol without a permit. He is being held on a $500,000 bond.
The other shooter, Nashon Langs, was arrested and appeared in court from the hospital. He faces similar charges and is being held on a $750,000 bond.
Detectives have determined that the incident primarily occurred on Church Street by Center Street and police said two of the victims ran after the gunshots.
A firearm and ballistic evidence were found at the scene. Investigators believe a large-capacity magazine was used.
They are asking anyone who has information is asked to call detectives at 203-946-6304 or the department's anonymous tip-line at 866-888-TIPS (8477).
The investigation remains ongoing and there may be additional charges.
