Police: Male shot in Bridgeport unsure why he was targeted

BRIDGEPORT — A male walking down the street Thursday afternoon was shot in the leg and told police he couldn’t think of any reason why he would be targeted, according to Bridgeport Police Capt. Roderick Porter. The victim was walking in the area of Benham Avenue and Catherine Street around 4:30 p.m. when he was shot in the upper leg area. Porter said he told police he was not able to identify any suspects. Earlier reports indicated he was a man in his late-40s and that his brother called police. Porter said the victim was taken to St. Vincent’s Medical Center to be treated. The Detective Bureau is investigating the shooting.

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