ANSONIA, Conn. (AP) Police say a man was shot in the chest outside of a mini-mart in New Haven County.

It happened at around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the corner of North Main Street and Fourth Street in Ansonia.

Police say they found the victim lying on the ground near the Ansonia Mini Market.

Police say the victim, who was shot in the chest and torso, was taken to Yale-New Haven Hospital. His condition was not immediately known.

Authorities are investigating.