Milford police revealed significantly more information Tuesday on a double shooting that occurred early Sunday in downtown Milford.

What police describe is a dramatic scene where a group of patrons leaving a downtown restaurant were ambushed in a parking garage at 1 New Haven Avenue by two men including one gunman. Gunshots were fired, but one of the victim's, who was carrying a gun, shot back seriously injuring one of the suspects, and police are continuing to search for the second suspect who got away, police said.

Police said the incident began at 1:32 a.m. at the parking garage at 1 New Haven Avenue. "Investigation revealed that a group of people had left Eli's Tavern located at 21 Daniel Street and were walking into a parking garage at 1 New Haven Avenue when approached by two male suspects," said Police spokesman Sgt. Jeffrey Nielsen. "The suspects demanded the group give them their personal belongings as one of the suspects pointed a handgun at the group.

"The armed suspect discharged the firearm, striking one of the group members in the neck while continuing to point the firearm at the group," Nielsen said. "In self- defense, another person in the group removed his licensed firearm and returned fire, striking the armed suspect. The second suspect fled the scene on foot." Police said they recovered two guns at the crime scene.

Both the suspect and the victim were transported to a local hospital. The victim was treated for his injuries and later released. The wounded suspect, who is listed in serious condition, is identified as Rumone Richard, 23, of 268 Wayne Street in Bridgeport, police said.

Richard is charged with the following offenses and is being held on a $500,000 bond.

Criminal Attempt to Commit Murder Criminal Attempt to Commit Robbery 1st degree (4 counts)