Woman Shot, Man Stabbed, During Large Street Fight In Stamford

A woman was shot and a man was stabbed multiple times during a large street fight in Fairfield County.

A woman was shot and a man was stabbed during a street fight in Stamford.
Photo Credit: *Google Maps street view and Stamford PD*

01/30/2023 10:30 a.m.

The incident took place in Stamford around 2:10 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 29 in the area of lower Summer Street.

The wounded duo was discovered when Stamford Police officers responded to a report of a large group of people -- approximately 30- 40 people -- arguing and physically fighting with each other in the street, said Capt. Tom Scanlon, of the Stamford Police.

While investigating the incident, officers heard gunshots and spotted several people fleeing from the scene. Officers located a 28-year-old man who was stabbed multiple times and a 31-year-old who sustained a gunshot wound to the abdomen, Scanlon said.

The officers who responded rendered life-saving techniques to the victims who were transported to the hospital by Stamford EMS. Scanlon said both are listed in stable condition.

This incident is currently under investigation.

Anyone with information can contact the Stamford Police Department Bureau of Criminal Investigations at 203-977-4417.

The public can also submit a confidential text tip to Tip411.

In addition, anyone with a cell phone can send an anonymous tip by texting the word StamfordPD and the tip information to 847411 (tip411).

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