Groton police have arrested a 17-year-old boy accused in the shooting of another teen outside a restaurant Sunday.
The suspect, who has not been identified due to his age, is charged with first-degree assault, first-degree robbery, and carrying a pistol without a permit.
Police said that on Sunday around 4:30 p.m. they received a reports of a shooting from employees at the 99 Restaurant at 117 Long Hill Road. When officers arrived at the scene they found a 17-year-old boy with a gunshot wound to the abdomen.
The victim was taken to Lawrence and Memorial Hospital, then transported to Yale-New Haven Hospital for emergency surgery. His current condition is unclear.
Police said this was not a random act of violence and those involved were not connected to the restaurant.
More arrests are expected in this case, police said.
Anyone with information on this crime is encouraged to call the Groton Police Department at (860) 441-6712.
