Police: Man Shot Outside Binghamton Bar

Binghamton police are looking for a suspect in connection with a shooting outside a tavern.

Authorities say the incident occurred late Monday night during a fight involving two men near Dan Dee Bar and Grill at 215 Robinson Street.

Police had been sent to the neighborhood just before 11:30 p.m. to investigate a reported larceny. While officers were on their way, they were advised of a report of gunshots near Robinson Street and Howard Avenue.

Minutes later, police tried to stop a suspicious vehicle on Riverside Drive. When the vehicle didn't stop, officers followed it to Lourdes Hospital.

At the hospital, police discovered the 39-year-old driver had been shot in the leg. They were advised he had been in a fight with another man near Dan Dee Bar and Grill. He apparently was shot during the altercation.

People with information about the shooting may contact the Binghamton police detective division at 607.772.7080.

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