Waterbury Teen With Gunshot Wounds Checks Self Into Hospital: PD

WATERBURY, CT — A 19-year-old city man suffering multiple gunshot wounds checked himself into the hospital late last week, according to police.

Sgt. Joseph Morais said police were notified on Friday around 2:03 a.m. State law requires hospitals to report patient gunshot wounds to law enforcement.

According to police, the victim’s wounds were not considered to be life threatening, and he was listed in stable condition over the weekend.

Police said they believe the shooting was an “isolated matter,” and there is no ongoing threat to the public.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Waterbury Police Detective Bureau at 203-574-6941 or the anonymous Crime Stoppers tip line at 203-755-1234.