#Bridgeport, Conn. (July 14, 2015 Press Release) — Detectives arrested a city man today in connection with a shooting Friday on Reservoir Avenue. Investigators charged Malcolm Dukes, 21, of Bridgeport, with criminal attempt at murder, first-degree robbery and gun-related charges.

Investigators determined that Dukes, the victim and one of the victim’s friends arranged to meet for a drug transaction. The victim, a 23-year-old Monroe man, was shot in the shoulder when Dukes attempted to rob him.

The shooting happened at approximately 7:15 p.m. in the area of Reservoir Avenue and Alba Avenue. Police located the victim, who drove himself to a nearby gas station, and his friend a short distance away.  Neither man lives in Bridgeport.  Based on accounts to investigators, the men were attempting to purchase drugs and the victim was shot when the drug dealer attempted to rob them. Detectives Art Calvao and Martin Heanue were able to identify Dukes as the suspect and secured the warrant.

Malcom Dukes

Los detectives arrestaron a un hombre de la ciudad hoy en día en relación con un tiroteo el viernes en Reservoir Avenue. Los investigadores pagan Malcolm Dukes, de 21 años, de Bridgeport, con intento criminal en el asesinato, el robo en primer grado y cargos relacionados con armas.

Los investigadores determinaron que Dukes, la víctima y uno de los amigos de la víctima dispuesta a reunirse durante una transacción de drogas. La víctima, un hombre de Monroe de 23 años de edad, recibió un disparo en el hombro cuando Duques intentó robarle.

El tiroteo ocurrió aproximadamente a las 19:15 en la zona del embalse de la avenida y la avenida Alba. Policía ubicados a la víctima, que conducía a sí mismo a una gasolinera cercana, y su amigo a una corta distancia. Ni el hombre vive en Bridgeport. Sobre la base de las cuentas a los investigadores, los hombres estaban tratando de comprar los medicamentos y la víctima recibió un disparo cuando el narcotraficante intentó robarles. Detectives Arte Calvao y Martin Heanue pudieron identificar Duques como sospechoso y aseguraron el orden.

By Stephen Krauchick

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