Crime & Safety
Driver Shot In Leg, Car Stolen In Norwalk: Police
The driver told police an unknown man wearing a face mask entered their vehicle, pointed a gun at them and instructed them to drive.
NORWALK, CT — Police are investigating a car theft reported Monday evening in Norwalk, during which a driver was shot in the leg.
In a news release posted to Facebook, police said the theft was reported around 5:30 p.m. in the area of 580 Main Avenue.
The driver told police an unknown man wearing a face mask entered their vehicle, pointed a gun at them and instructed them to drive. A struggle occurred a short time later, during which the gun went off and the driver sustained a gunshot wound to the leg.
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The driver exited the vehicle after being shot and the masked man drove away. A suspect was later arrested by Danbury police on unrelated charges, according to police.
Officers provided emergency medical care to the driver, who was later brought to Norwalk Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to police.
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Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Norwalk police at (203) 854-3185 or via email at nkougioumtzidis@norwalkct.gov.
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