HAMDEN, Conn. — A man is in the hospital after he was shot during a carjacking in Hamden, police said.
The incident happened around 6 a.m. on 3rd Street by Dixwell Avenue.
When officers got to the scene, they found a 46-year-old man with gunshot wounds to the lower half of his body. He was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of his injuries. His condition is unknown at this time.
Police said the man was approached by two other suspects who demanded his vehicle at gunpoint.
According to police, a brief struggle broke out, at which point the victim was shot and the suspects stole his vehicle.
Police have not released a description of the vehicle that was stolen at this time.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Hamden Police Department at 203-230-4000. Callers may remain anonymous.
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Jennifer Glatz is a digital content producer at FOX61 News. She can be reached at jglatz@fox61.com.
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