NEW HAVEN MAN CHARGED WITH WEEKEND SHOOTING OF THIRTEEN YEAR OLD
New Haven | On July 22nd, at 2:57 PM, Officers rushed to the area of Shelton Avenue and Ivy Street after it was reported a person had been shot. The victim, a thirteen year old boy, had been shot in his leg. He was rushed to Yale New Haven Hospital for treatment, where thankfully he remained alert with a non-life threatening wound.
Detectives worked tirelessly on this case and secured a warrant for the arrest of Charles Worthington (7-3-1996), of 39 Lilac Street in New Haven.
Worthington was picked up on Tuesday morning, 25 July, at his home. He has been charged with assault in the first degree, carrying a pistol without a permit and risk of injury. He is being held on a one million dollar bond.
Assistant Chief Achilles Generoso had great praise for those that worked the case. “We had a dedicated crew of investigators on this. We reached out and received the expert assistance from State’s Attorney Pat Griffin and his team as well as the US Marshals Task Force, our Intelligence division, our Narcotics Enforcement Unit and Major Crimes Division. This was an around-the-clock operation that resulted in the speedy arrest of a man suspected to have shot a teenager”, said Generoso.
Head of Detectives, Lt. Herbie Johnson also praised SA Griffin and those involved in the case. “This was a crime solved by not only law enforcement, but by members of our community as well. We place great value on the relationships we have with folks in the neighborhoods we serve”, said Johnson. “The case’s lead investigator, Detective Dennis O’Connell and his supervisor, Sergeant Ron Perry worked this case for three days straight through”, he said. “We are grateful for the arrest made today”.
The New Haven Police department is currently investigating several shooting cases occurring over the last two weeks. Two of these investigations involve minors who have been shot - one succumbing to his injuries.
“News of this arrest underscores citywide determination to hold accountable those who perpetuate violence on New Haven streets and who blatantly disregard the welfare of others,” Mayor Toni N. Harp said. “I’m grateful to the officers and detectives of the New Haven Police Department for their thorough investigation ahead of today’s arrest, and their overall commitment to the safety of all of us in New Haven.”
Chief Anthony Campbell said yesterday; “Although we take all crimes seriously, it is particularly tragic when the youth of our city are the victims of gun violence. This is a situation which cannot and will not be tolerated. This is the time where both the New Haven Police Department and the community can utilize the relationships which have been built over the years to ensure that this type of behavior stops immediately”!
“We strive each and every day to bring justice to those in our community who’ve been wronged. Success happens through collaboration and hinges on working with our community. There is no place in New Haven for those who do not value the safety of every member of our community and the sanctity of life”.
“As a result of these recent shootings the New Haven Police Department has deployed multiple additional resources to the areas which are being affected by this violence. Although this may help reduce the probability of additional shootings, it is imperative that the community step up and work with Police to bring justice to the victims of these horrible incidents. Now is the time for the community to take charge and to join us at the NHPD in a way that it has not done before. This violence must stop immediately”.
“Any and all information can make a difference and information can be provided anonymously at 203-946-6304. We look forward to continuing to work together with this community, our community, the community that we love to ensure that everyone is safe and Justice prevails. Together we can and will make a difference”.
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