Police are investigating why two people were shot early Friday at 12:38 a.m. Friday near the Whalley Stop & Shop between Dwight and Orchard Streets.
A 20-year-old man is in “grave” condition at Yale-New Haven Hospital after being shot in the head and buttocks, according to police spokesman Officer David Hartman.
A second man, who’s 25, was shot in the hand.
Detectives are in the early stages of the investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call them at (203) 946‑6304.