Man Shot In Leg And Arm, Walks To Business For Help: West Haven Police

WEST HAVEN, CT — A gunshot victim walked to a local gas station and was taken to the hospital, police said.

At 2:45 a.m. Wednesday, police and fire crews responded to 62 Elm Street, the Citgo gas station, on the report of a person shot, police said.

"Upon arrival, Officers located a male lying on the floor saying he was shot in his leg and arm," police said in a statement. "West Haven Fire & Rescue treated the victim's injuries prior to him being transported to an area hospital. This male is in stable condition and injuries appear to be non-life threatening. It is believed that this male was shot on Elm Street between First Ave and Second Ave and walked to the gas station seeking help."

The WHPD Detective Division is actively investigating this incident and is seeking the public’s help. Anyone who may have witnessed this shooting, or has a surveillance camera that may have caught this incident on video is asked to contact Det/Sgt Ciccosanti or Detective Vitelli at 203-937-3905.