Police learned of the man's attack after he was dropped off at the emergency room of Bridgeport Hospital by a private vehicle, said Terron Jones, spokesman for the Bridgeport Police Department.
The shooting took place around 2:10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 2 in the area of 1040 Stratford Avenue, after Shot Spotter detected several shots fired in the area, Jones said.
The person who dropped off the victim left the hospital, said Capt. Brian Fitzgerald.
The male victim suffered multiple gunshot wounds and underwent emergency surgery, Fitzgerald said.
"Detectives have not been able to speak to doctors yet to determine his condition," he added.
The Bridgeport EOC did not receive any calls of shots fired in the area.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Bridgeport Police Department Tips Line at 203-576-TIPS (8477).
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