Month: February 2017

Bridgeport News: Arrest On Berkshire Homicide

#Bridgeport Connecticut--On February 24, 2017 Michael Watkins (7/15/90) was shot and killed in front of 438 Berkshire Avenue.  Detectives were able to establish that the perpetrator, identified as Jovanne Brown (1/26/96), shot Watkins multiple times. During the course of an altercation, Watkins who had a pistol permit, fired at Brown, striking him in the chest.  Brown was transported by private vehicle to St. Vincent's Medical Center for treatment. Brown initially lied to investigators regarding how and where he was shot, but later confessed to Detectives that he shot Watkins. Brown was arrested on February 25, 2017 and charged with felony murder, robbery and weapons offenses. Bond is $1,000,000. The quick arrest in this case would not be possible without the dedication…

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Bridgeport News: Arrest Made In Murder of Michael “Shane” Watkins

#Bridgeport Connecticut-- As we were first to report, on February 24 at 9:25pm  EMS responded to 438 Berkshire Avenue on a report of a man down.  Upon examination EMS determined the male victim Michael "Shane" Watkins was shot and was transported to Bridgeport Hospital where he was pronounced dead  from the gunshot wounds.   At the same time a gunshot victim arrived at St. Vincent's Hospital, a man shot in the chest.  He is expected to survive.  Detectives are determining if the shootings are connected.   Unconfirmed reports say detectives made an arrest on Old Town Road of a suspect in Williams's homicide.

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