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Shot in face, New Britain man shows up at hospital, Hartford police say

Hartford police said they’re trying to find out who shot a New Britain man in the face Wednesday — and where it happened.

The wounded man showed up at Connecticut Children’s, police said about 9:10 p.m. It’s not clear why the 23-year-old was taken to a children’s hospital when Hartford Hospital is next door.

Shooting investigation-unknown location. Victim arrived at CCMC w/GSW to face. New Britain resident, adult man, conscious/alert. MCD on scene w/patrol. -LT. PC pic.twitter.com/xPnbJRnx33

— Hartford Police CT (@HartfordPolice) December 3, 2020

The Major Crimes Division is working with patrol officers to investigate.