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A man is in critical condition after he was shot in the head in Bridgeport on Monday night.
Police officers responded to the PT Barnum Housing Community around 11:20 p.m. after ShotSpotter went off and found what they called a large crime scene.
A 25-year-old Bridgeport man was found near Building 20 and police said he had been shot in the head.
He was transported to a hospital and is listed in critical condition.
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The Detective Bureau is investigating.
Bridgeport police are asking for help to solve the crime.
Anyone with information is asked to call Detective John Knapp at 203-581-5251 or the Bridgeport Police tips line at 203-576-TIPS.