Yale Officer’s Gun Discharges During Locked-Car Rescue

A Yale University police officer’s firearm discharged while the officer used it to break the window of a locked car to reach a person who officials said was trying to harm themself near Whitney Avenue. The person, who had self-inflicted stab wounds, was not hit by gunfire and was taken to Yale New Haven Hospital in critical condition; the officer also received medical evaluation. Officials have not clarified whether the discharge was accidental or intentional. Connecticut’s Office of the Inspector General is investigating, and Yale police are cooperating.