Man, 19, Injured In Shooting Outside Club: Bridgeport Police

BRIDGEPORT, CT — A 19-year-old Bridgeport man was shot outside a club in Bridgeport early New Year’s Day, according to police.

Police responded to Federal Street around 3 a.m. on Jan. 1 on the report of a person shot in the leg.

The incident began inside Club Azul, 922 Madison Avenue, and ended with the shooting taking place outside the club on Federal Street, according to police.

Police said the victim was taken by a private vehicle to the hospital. Police later received information that the victim was at an area hospital, suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the leg.

Detectives are working on several leads in connection with the shooting. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Jose Bahr at 203-581-5217. The Bridgeport Police Tips Line can also be used at 203-576-TIPS.