VERNON, Conn. — Vernon Police are investigating a shooting that left one person in critical condition. The shooting occurred at the Park West Apartments at 4:15 pm Tuesday.
Witnesses to the incident say the victim appeared to be taken off guard.
"He said he saw the guy standing in a puddle of blood," said Anthony Dzen.
Dzen recalls customers who witnessed the shooting coming into the Subway he works at on Terrace Drive. They too believe the suspects knew the victim.
"It breaks my heart to see violence and stuff right outside my workplace," said Dzen. "I couldn't imagine hurting anybody and just having it right outside breaks my heart and hope that he's ok."
Vernon Police are describing the victim as a younger adult. They say the suspects ran away from the scene.
"We do believe that several suspects do remain on the loose. We are also still looking for a weapon," said Lt. William Meier of Vernon Police.
The victim was transported by Lifestar to a Hartford area hospital for treatment. Authorities say they have talked to several witnesses but are looking for more information.
"We think that other people did see what happened and we’re looking to speak with them," said Meier.
Authorities stayed on the scene ling into the night gathering evidence.
Any witnesses or anyone with information is asked to call Vernon police at 860-872-9126.
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