Yale Officer Fires at Car in Crisis Intervention Incident

WHO:

New Haven Independent - A Yale University officer was involved in the incident.

WTNH - The Connecticut Office of Inspector General (OIG) is investigating the incident.

WHAT:

New Haven Independent - The officer fired twice into a car.

WTNH - The officer shot multiple rounds from his firearm in an attempt to help a man who had locked himself in a car.

WHERE:

WTNH - The incident occurred in a parking lot at Yale University.

WHEN:

WTNH - The incident took place around 8:50 a.m. on a Wednesday.

WHY:

WTNH - The officer's actions were intended to assist a man in crisis.

HOW:

WTNH - The officer used his firearm to shoot into the car.

(UPDATED October 16, 2026 22:04 UTC)

A Yale University officer is under investigation by the Connecticut Office of Inspector General after firing multiple rounds into a car in a parking lot at the university. The officer's actions were intended to assist a man who had locked himself inside the vehicle and was in crisis. The incident occurred around 8:50 a.m. on a Wednesday.