A man who was shot in Bridgeport late Saturday night is in serious condition.
Police said a 22-year-old Bridgeport man arrived at an area hospital with a gunshot wound to his groin around 11 p.m.
According to the man, he was shot while walking near Read School on Ezra Street. No crime scene was found in that area.
The man is currently listed in serious condition.
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This was one of several shootings that happened within hours over the holiday weekend.
"On what should have been an evening of celebration and community gathering, to honor our Veterans, instead we experienced a tragic outbreak of violence across our city," Chief Roderick Porter said in part in a statement.
Patrols are being increased in the affected areas and detectives are following up on leads and reviewing evidence.
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"We understand that these events have the potential to shake our community, and we want to reassure you that we are taking all necessary measures to prevent further violence," Porter continued in part.
The investigation is active and ongoing. Anyone with information should contact Detective Kenneth McKenna at (203) 581-5245 or the Bridgeport Police Tips Line at (203) 576-TIPS.
