HAMDEN, CT — Police are investigating a Friday shooting that left a 46-year-old Hamden man injured.
The shooting was reported around 1 a.m. Friday in the area of Dixwell Avenue and Woodin Street, said Capt. Ronald Smith, police spokesman.
The victim stopped at a gas station to purchase gasoline and was approached by a black man in his 20's who is 6'2'' and had braided hair. The victim opened his door and the suspect stumbled backwards.
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The victim saw a firearm in the suspect's hand and fled in his vehicle toward Fourth Street, Smith said. The suspect fired several shots and struck the victim multiple times.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 203-230-4040.
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