Police Chief Issues Statement After Several Shootings In Bridgeport

BRIDGEPORT, CT — A spate of shooting in Bridgeport Saturday night and early Sunday left several people injured, and prompted Police Chief Roderick Porter to issue a statement condemning the violence.

The shootings included:

• A 28-year-old Bridgeport woman suffered face and neck injuries when she was shot while traveling in her car early Sunday on Holly Street.
• A 21-year-old Bridgeport man was shot in the leg during an altercation near the basketball court at the PT Barnum Housing Community early Sunday.
• A 21-year-old Bridgeport man was shot in the back Saturday night during an incident in the PT Barnum Housing Community.
• A 22-year-old Bridgeport man was shot in the groin Saturday night on Ezra Street.
• A 22-year-old Bridgeport man suffered hand and leg injuries in a Saturday night shooting in the PT Barnum Housing Community.

Chief Porter’s statement:

The Bridgeport Police Department is deeply concerned and saddened by the series of shootings that occurred last night. On what should have been an evening of celebration and community gathering, to honor our Veterans, instead we experienced a tragic outbreak of violence across our city.

First and foremost, our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. We have had several individuals injured, and we are doing everything in our power to support them and their loved ones during this difficult time.

We want to assure the residents of Bridgeport that we are fully committed to finding those responsible for these senseless acts of violence. We have increased patrols in the affected areas and are working around the clock to gather information and follow up on leads. Our detectives are actively interviewing witnesses and reviewing all available evidence.

We ask for the community’s help during this critical time. If you have any information related to these incidents, no matter how insignificant it may seem, please come forward. Your cooperation is vital to our efforts to bring those responsible to justice and restore peace to our neighborhoods. Information can be provided anonymously if you prefer.

We understand that these events have the potential to shake our community, and we want to reassure you that we are taking all necessary measures to prevent further violence. We will continue to work closely with community leaders, local organizations, and residents to address the underlying issues that contribute to such violence and to enhance the safety and security of our city.