A man was shot outside of an apartment complex in Bridgeport early Saturday morning and police are searching for a vehicle that is believed to have been involved.
Dispatchers received multiple calls about a shooting in the 300 block of Orchard Street around 12:45 a.m.
Once in the area, officers found a 29-year-old Bridgeport man on the ground outside of the apartment complex.
Police said the man had been shot in the abdomen and was transported to the hospital. He is currently listed in stable condition.
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Evidence was found at the scene and was processed. According to investigators, it appears people inside of a vehicle were involved in the shooting. The vehicle and its occupants were last seen heading northbound on Orchard Street towards Boston Avenue.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Jose Bahr at (203) 581-5217. Tips can also be called into the Bridgeport Police Tips Line at (203) 576-TIPS.
