Man Hospitalized After Shooting Near Bar In Meriden: Police

MERIDEN, CT — A man was hospitalized after being shot early Saturday morning in Meriden, according to police.

Police responded to MidState Medical Center around 1 a.m. on Aug. 20 on the report of a 38-year-old man arriving at the emergency room with a gunshot wound to his lower extremity, according to officials. The wound wasn’t life-threatening, police said.

Information led officers to the 112 Lounge at 278 West Main St., according to police.

“Several unspent bullets were located in the street,” police wrote in a news release. “It is believed this shooting occurred somewhere in this general area of West Main St. The suspected shooter was reportedly a patron of the establishment that was asked to leave by staff because of his conduct.”

The shooting is being investigated by the Major Crimes Unit. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective McKenna at 203-630-6284 or anonymously at mpdtips@meridenct.gov or call 203-630-6253.