Man wounded in drive-by shooting outside birthday party in Bridgeport's west side
Police responded to a 911 call of shots fired at Wood Avenue and Grove Street just after 10 p.m. Here, they discovered four parked cars damaged by gunfire.
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A 23-year-old man was wounded during a drive-by shooting outside of a birthday party in Bridgeport's west side on Friday night, according to city detectives.
Police responded to a 911 call of shots fired at Wood Avenue and Grove Street just after 10 p.m. Officers found four parked vehicles that had been struck by gunfire.
Investigators say the victim was already on his way to the hospital in a personal car when the driver spotted an ambulance at Lexington Avenue and Grand Street and stopped for help.
Paramedics put the victim in the ambulance and rushed him to St. Vincent's Hospital.
Police say the man suffered a gunshot wound to the leg. He is expected to recover.
The Detective Bureau's Non-Fatal Shooting Task Force is investigating the shooting.
Police urge anyone with information to call Detective Tim Leonard at (203) 581-5253.
