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2 people hospitalized in serious condition after being shot in their vehicle in Bridgeport

BRIDGEPORT, Connecticut — Bridgeport police say a man and woman suffered gunshot wounds when someone opened fire on their vehicle.

Police told the Connecticut Post (http://bit.ly/ZHQ4so ) that the two victims were shot at about 8 p.m. Sunday as they were driving along Hurd Avenue. They're reported in stable but serious condition at St. Vincent's Medical Center.

Authorities say the victims are two 22-year-old Bridgeport residents — Kenneth Ebanks and Ashley Lyons. Police say Ebanks was shot multiple times in his abdomen and arm and Lyons suffered a gunshot wound to her hip.

Investigators haven't announced a motive for the shooting.

Police say the shots were fired from unknown vehicle that pulled up next to the victims' vehicle.

Anyone with information is asked to call Bridgeport police.


Information from: Connecticut Post, http://www.connpost.com

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