The incident occurred in New Haven County around 10:10 p.m. on Wednesday, November 16 in Waterbury.
Officers assigned to the Connecticut State Police Violent Crimes Task Force were conducting an undercover surveillance operation in the area when their vehicle was shot by a suspect or suspects in another unknown vehicle, which then fled from the site, said Lt. Ryan Bessette, of the Waterbury Police.
Bessette said that one of the officers, a Naugatuck police officer, sustained a grazed gunshot wound and is being treated at a local hospital for what is considered a minor injury.
Waterbury Police are actively investigating the incident along with assistance from the Connecticut State Police, Bessette added.
If anyone has any information they are requested to contact the Waterbury PD Detective Bureau at 203- 574-6941 or Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at 203-755-1234.
Police did not provide a description of the suspect's vehicle.
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