Manchester Police Investigating Weekend Shooting

MANCHESTER, CT — Police are investigating a weekend shooting incident in Downtown Manchester.

At 3:46 p.m. Saturday, officers responded to a report of shots fired in the area of the Purnell Place parking lot and located a 30-year-old man who had sustained gunshot wounds to the leg and buttocks, according to a report.

The man was transported to St. Francis Hospital and medical center, police said.

According to a report, witnesses told police that an altercation between the victim and others broke out prior to the shooting.

A "juvenile male" matching the description given by witnesses as one of those involved was located on Main St. and detained by officers, a report indicates. Witnesses said others were involved in the incident, according to a warrant. He was later released, police said. .

According to a report, they may have fled in a vehicle.

The weapon used in the altercation has not been located, police said.

This incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information regarding the case can contact the Manchester Police Department Investigative Services Unit at 860-645-5510 or via the main police line, 860-645-5500.