06/10/2026
On May 31, 2026, our officers were dispatched to the area of Whitney Avenue following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an individual operating a moped who had sustained a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment.
During the initial investigation, the victim reported he had been followed by multiple individuals and was subsequently shot following a dispute.
North Haven Detectives responded to the scene and immediately initiated an extensive investigation. Through neighborhood canvasses, review of surveillance footage, witness interviews, and assistance from local, state, out-of-state, and federal law enforcement partners, detectives were able to identify the suspected shooter as 44-year-old New Haven resident Pedro Poupart.
On the morning of June 9, 2026, North Haven Detectives, with the assistance of the South Central Regional SWAT Team, executed an arrest operation and took Poupart into custody. He was transported to the North Haven Police Department and formally charged with:
• Assault in the First Degree
• Reckless Endangerment in the First Degree
• Criminal Possession of a Firearm
• Illegal Discharge of a Firearm
The North Haven Police Department would like to thank the members of the public who came forward and provided valuable information that assisted investigators in identifying those responsible. We also extend our appreciation to our partnering law enforcement agencies whose cooperation and support were instrumental in advancing this investigation.
The North Haven Police Department has zero tolerance for violence in our community. Those who choose to bring this kind of conduct to our streets should be on notice — we will find you, we will arrest you, and we will pursue every available avenue to ensure you are held fully accountable.
