Bridgeport Man Shot In Ansonia

A 25-year-old Bridgeport man was shot in the back near the Metro Lounge on Main Street early Sunday.

Police said they responded to a report of medical assist on Main Street at 1:35 a.m.

The responding officers learned Rhashaun Houser had been shot in the lower back. He was taken to Bridgeport Hospital, where he was listed in good condition.

“Details of what lead up to the incident were very limited and no witnesses came forward with a description of the actor(s),” Ansonia police Lt. Andrew Cota said in a prepared statement. ​“It is possible that the actor(s) were in a dark colored compact car at the time of the incident but that has not been confirmed. The victim was unable to provide any pertinent details of the incident.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Ansonia Police Department Detective Division at 203 – 735-1885.

A person on Twitter said they saw it happen.

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