West Haven authorities say a police officer is recovering from a gunshot wound after a confrontation Friday that left a suspect dead.
Police say they were called to 296 Terrace Ave. just before 2 a.m. for a domestic violence complaint.
Officers say during the investigation a man pulled a gun and shot an officer in the leg.
An officer then returned fire and shot the suspect who was later pronounced dead at the hospital.
State police are now investigating.