Motorist shot during Monday carjacking

NORWALK, Conn. — A motorist was shot Monday afternoon on Main Avenue during a carjacking.

Police said the victim reported a male wearing a face mask entered the vehicle and at gunpoint ordered the victim to drive.

A short time later a struggle ensued and the gun discharged, with the victim being shot in the leg, police said. The victim then fled the vehicle and the gunman drove it away.

The suspect was later arrested by Danbury Police on unrelated charges, police said.

The victim was transported by ambulance to Norwalk Hospital with a non-life-threatening injury, police said.

The incident was reported at 5:47 p.m. and occurred in the vicinity of 580 Main Ave., which is between Grist Mill Rd. and West Rocks Rd. near the Wilton town line.

Norwalk Police Public Information Officer Lt. Joseph Dinho said the incident remains under investigation. Anyone who can provide information is requested to call Det. Nick Kougioumtzidis at (203) 854-3185.

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