MIDDLETOWN, Conn. (WTIC Radio) - Middletown Police are investigating shots fired during a Tuesday morning altercation.
Police responded to the area of Main and Liberty Streets on the report of a man shot in the head.
The alleged victim was not shot, however. Police determined the 31-year-old male victim had gotten into a physical altercation with an unknown man.
During the fight, the unknown suspect raised a black revolver to scare the victim. The victim was pistol whipped but was not shot.
During a struggle for the weapon, the gun was discharged in a northerly direction. No one was injured.
The unknown suspect was described as a black male in his late 20’s or early 30’s wearing a black mask and black hooded sweatshirt. He was last seen traveling west on Liberty Street headed toward Pearl Street.
Anyone who can identify the subject below or has information on his identity is encouraged to contact the Middletown Police Major Investigations Unit at (860) 638-4140.
