Sheila Renee Harris, 54, died from gunshot injuries sustained during a domestic incident at her Shelton Avenue home in New Haven. On the night of August 19, 2023, Harris called police to report domestic violence involving her husband, Christopher Garvin. Officers stayed at the residence for several hours to develop a safety plan but could not locate Garvin. After officers were temporarily called away, gunfire rang out at the home. When they returned they found both Harris and Garvin shot. A female relative of Harris shot Garvin, reportedly in defense; Garvin later died at Yale New Haven Hospital. Harris was taken to the same hospital in critical condition and died on August 23, 2023. Two firearms were recovered and the relative was questioned; no arrest in Garvin’s death was announced at the time. The New Haven Police Department opened an internal review of its response to the initial call.

What information do readers have about the timeline that night or anyone who saw activity near Shelton Avenue after the officers left?