Police are searching for an 18-year-old who allegedly shot a Derby man in the back Sunday.
The 22-year-old victim was taken to Bridgeport Hospital. His injuries are not thought to be life threatening.
The shooting happened at 2:41 p.m. behind 14 Lester St., according to a statement from police, after the suspect tried to rob the Derby man.
Police identified the suspected shooter as Gordon Cole, an Ansonia resident. Detectives have a warrant for his arrest and intent to charge him with first-degree assault and first-degree robbery.
Cole is thought to be armed and dangerous, and police are urging anyone with information as to his whereabouts to call police at 203 735 1885.