HAMDEN, Conn. — An attempted robbery at the Gulf Express gas station in Hamden left a 28-year-old man shot in the leg Friday afternoon, according to police.
A 28-year-old Hamden man was inside his car in the parking lot when two suspects attempted to rob him, officials said.
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One of the suspects shot the victim in the leg during the robbery, according to police.
The victim-- who has a Connecticut pistol permit-- was armed and returned fire at the suspects, police said.
Both suspects then fled the scene before police arrived on the scene around 4 p.m.
The victim is currently being treated for his non-life-threatening injuries at an area hospital. It is unknown if the suspects were injured during the shooting.
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This investigation is ongoing.
Hamden police are asking if anyone has any information to contact Detective Gabriel Garcia at 203-230-4051 or ggarcia@hamdenpd.com.
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