Hamden police are actively investigating a shooting at a Hamden gas station Friday afternoon where at least one man was injured and he allegedly fired back at the suspects.
The victim, a 28-year-old Hamden man, suffered a gunshot wound to the leg in the Gulf Express gas station parking lot located at 144 Arch St. on Friday, July 22.
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The Hamden Police Department said the suspects fled the scene prior to police arrival after the victim, who holds a CT pistol permit and was armed, returned fire at the suspects. Police said they do not know if either suspect sustained injuries.
Hamden police officers responded to the scene at approximately 4 p.m. on reports of a shooting. Hamden Fire Rescue treated the victim at the scene. Police said the victim was then transported by ambulance to Yale New Haven Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
The department said police recovered at ballistic evidence the scene.
Hamden police ask anyone with information to contact Detective Gabriel Garcia at 203-230-4051 or ggarcia@hamdenpd.com. Callers may remain anonymous.
