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Woman shot in New London

July 24, 2021 12:00 am • Last Updated: July 24, 2021 9:33 pm

By Taylor Hartz

New London — A woman was shot Saturday morning here, according to police.

Officers responded about 8:12 a.m. to the area of Mitchell Court and Montauk Avenue for reports of a person who had been shot, according to the New London Police Department.

When police arrived, they found a woman who had suffered a gunshot wound. She was taken to Lawrence + Memorial Hospital and was later transferred to Yale New Haven Hospital for further treatment.

Police did not believe the shooting was a random act and were still investigating.

t.hartz@theday.com

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