CT shooting victim hospitalized after police follow trail of blood

A man was hospitalized with multiple gunshot wounds Saturday after Connecticut police who were responding to a shooting call found him when they followed a trail of blood.

Around 10:46 p.m. on Saturday, West Haven officers responded to the area of Anderson Avenue and Blohm Street on the report of gunshots, according to the West Haven Police Department.

Police said West Haven ERS received several 911 calls from people in the area reporting they heard multiple gunshots.

Responding officers reportedly discovered spent shell casings and blood at the scene, indicating a victim or victims were nearby, according to police.

As officers searched the area, they reportedly discovered a larger amount of blood leading to the back of a nearby residence, police said.

Officers made contact with the residents and discovered a victim inside who had multiple gunshot wounds, according to police. He was immediately given medical attention and was transported to an area hospital for treatment, police said.

A large scale crime scene was established and members of the Detective Division have assumed the investigation, according to police.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact Det. Sgt. Jordan Zwickler or Officer Nicholas Abate at 203-937-3900.