ANSONIA, Conn. (WTNH) — Police are investigating after a man was shot in Ansonia on Tuesday afternoon.
Police say that just before 2 p.m., officers responded to 4th Street and North Main Street after a man was shot in the area.
According to police, the victim, a 39-year-old New Haven man, suffered a gunshot wound to the leg and was transported to the hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
His identity has not been released.
The suspect is described as a tall, thin Black man who was last seen running down Fourth Street towards Star Street.
The shooting remains under investigation.
The department is asking anyone with information to please contact 203-735-1885 or tips can be left anonymously through TIP 411.
