Disturbance At Groton Hookah Lounge Involved Gunfire

GROTON, CT — Police are investigating following a large disturbance that may have involved gunfire at the Midnight Hookah Lounge in Groton early Sunday morning. Police were patrolling the area at 408 Pleasant Valley Road at 2:48 a.m.

Police arrived at the lounge to find a chaotic scene with "numerous patrons fleeing the locations as quickly as possible," according to a police statement. Some patrons told officers that they heard gunshots and a 911 caller also reported gunfire.

It initially appeared that no one was injured in the incident.

At 5:30 a.m., New London police advised Groton police about a shooting victim who had been dropped off at Lawrence & Memorial Hospital for treatment. The victim's injuries were not life-threatening.

Anyone with information on the case should call Groton police at (86) 441-6712.