A woman is in critical condition after being shot in the face and neck while she was driving in Bridgeport early Sunday morning.
Officers responded to the 100 block of Holly Street around 12:30 a.m. for a report of someone shot.
Authorities said a 28-year-old Bridgeport woman drove herself to the hospital as the officers were arriving on Holly Street. No crime scene was found in the area.
At the hospital, police spoke with the woman who reportedly had a gunshot wound to her face and neck. She is currently in critical condition, but is expected to survive.
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The woman said she was shot while traveling in her car on Holly Street. The gunshots were reportedly fired at her from a dark-colored vehicle that was also traveling in the area.
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.
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Patrols are being increased in the affected areas and detectives are following up on leads and reviewing evidence.
"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.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Matthew Goncalves at (203) 581-5240. Tips can also be submitted to the Bridgeport Police Tips Line at (203) 576-TIPS.
