The Waterbury Times|Crime Desk|Published Mar 7, 2026

WATERBURY, CT — An 18-year-old Waterbury man is recovering after suffering gunshot wounds Friday night, according to the Waterbury Police Department.

Police said that on March 6, 2026, at approximately 9:30 p.m., patrol officers were notified that an individual had checked himself into a local hospital after being shot.

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Authorities reported the victim, an 18-year-old male from Waterbury, sustained two gunshot wounds to his lower extremities. The injuries were described as non-life-threatening, and the victim is currently listed in stable condition.

The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation.

Detectives with the Waterbury Police Department are working to determine where the shooting occurred and what led up to the incident.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the Waterbury Police Department Detective Bureau at (203) 574-6941 or the Crime Stoppers tip line at (203) 755-1234. Tips can remain anonymous.

Police say the investigation is active and ongoing.

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