Woman Shot in New London, Suspect Arrested

Mildred Negron held on $1 million bond for domestic violence-related shooting

Apr. 12, 2026 at 12:10pm

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An extreme close-up of a metallic shell casing reflecting a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually representing the gritty details of a crime scene investigation.A recent spate of domestic violence-related shootings in Connecticut has prompted police to take a hardline stance against offenders.New London Today

A 51-year-old Norwich resident named Mildred Negron has been charged with first-degree assault and other crimes after allegedly shooting a woman in New London on Saturday afternoon. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of a gunshot wound to her lower extremity, and Negron was taken into custody shortly after the incident.

Why it matters

Domestic violence incidents continue to be a serious public safety concern in Connecticut, with police departments like New London's working to protect victims and hold offenders accountable through aggressive enforcement and high bail amounts.

The details

According to police, the shooting occurred around 4:23 p.m. on Saturday in the area of Wall Street and Summer Street in New London. Officers found the adult female victim suffering from a gunshot wound and quickly applied a tourniquet and pressure to stabilize her injury before she was transported to the hospital. Negron was arrested in Norwich at around 5 p.m. and has been charged with a range of crimes including first-degree assault, criminal use of a firearm, risk of injury to a child, and illegal discharge of a firearm.

  • The shooting occurred at 4:23 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, 2026.
  • Negron was arrested at 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, 2026.

The players

Mildred Negron

A 51-year-old resident of Norwich, Connecticut who has been charged with multiple crimes related to the shooting of a woman in New London.

New London Police Department

The law enforcement agency investigating the domestic violence-related shooting incident and arresting the suspect.

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What’s next

The judge will decide on Tuesday whether to allow Mildred Negron to be released on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenges of domestic violence in Connecticut communities and the efforts by local police departments to aggressively respond to these incidents and protect vulnerable victims through tough enforcement and high bail requirements for suspects.