Man shot while interrupting vehicle break-in in New Haven

A man was shot in the early morning hours in New Haven Thursday when he interrupted a vehicle break-in.

Police responded to the 100 block of Lowin Avenue shortly before 1:10 a.m. on the report of a shooting and found a 43-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound to his leg, according to the New Haven Police Department.

The man was treated at the scene by medics and members of the New Haven Fire Department before he was taken in an ambulance to Yale New Haven Hospital, police said. The man’s injury was not considered life-threatening.

Police said the victim had tried to stop two suspects from breaking into his work van when one of them allegedly shot the man in the leg. The suspects then fled the scene in a vehicle, according to police.

Police said officers searched the area and could not locate the suspects.

Detectives from the police department’s Major Crimes Unit and Bureau of Identification responded to the scene to collect evidence, search for surveillance and speak to any potential witnesses. Though ShotSpotter did not detect the shooting, police said ballistic evidence was found at the scene.

New Haven detectives are still investigating and asking anyone with information to call them at 203-946-6304. Information can also be left at the department’s anonymous tip line at 866-888-TIPS (8477).