NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — New Haven police say a man was shot in the groin outside Cody’s Diner on Water Street just before 2:30 this morning.
An officer on an extra-duty assignment at the diner heard several gunshots. He then found the victim, 28-year-old Tauheed Harvey of Hamden, in the road. Police say he was bleeding heavily.
Harvey was rushed to the hospital and immediately had surgery. Police say the shooter ran away.
Investigators have learned the victim and perpetrator were likely arguing prior to the shooting as they waited in line to enter the diner.
Harvey’s condition has been upgraded from critical to serious.
Anyone who witnessed the crime or who has information about the shooter is urged to phone police. Detectives may be reached by phoning 203-946-6304. Calls may be made anonymously.
