Thea Digiammerino

Man Injured in Shooting Outside New Haven Restaurant

New Haven police are investigating after a man was shot near a restaurant on Park Street shortly after midnight Sunday.

Police said the 27-year-old victim, a New Haven man, was hit in the forehead by a bullet fragment and taken to the hospital by private car. His injuries were not life-threatening and he was released from the hospital an hour later.

The victim told police he saw a fight outside Viva Zapata Restaurant. He heard a gunshot, then realized he’d been hit. He could not provide a description of the shooter.

Anyone with information is asked to contact New Haven police at 203-946-6304. Tips can be made anonymously.

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