Hamden police are trying to identify a suspect accused of attacking another person at a local gas station.
Police said the suspect, described as a man in his 50s, “became very upset” when the victim backed up a vehicle near the gas pumps at the Gulf Gas Station at 1624 Dixwell Avenue on Friday. The two men began arguing, and the suspect then took an ax handle from his car and hit the victim several times, according to police.
The suspect fled in a silver minivan. He is described as 5-foot-5 with a medium build and black curly hair.
Emergency crews responded to treat the victim.
Anyone with information or who recognizes the suspect pictured above is asked to contact the Hamden Police Department at 203-230-4030.
