#Bridgeport Police Department press release: Police are investigating a fatal shooting Sunday.
Police responded to the area of 36 Staples Street at approximately 2 p.m. Officers located a gunshot victim, who later later died. Detectives are at the scene interviewing witnesses.

 

UPDATE: Unconfirmed reports say the victim has suffered two gunshot wounds to the head.

2:12pm–#Bridgeport CT–Firefighters were dispatched to a car parked in front of 36 Staples Street for an unresponsive man slumped over the wheel of his car.  Firefighters quickly called police suspecting foul play.  The call on the radio was dispatched as a possible homicide and a crime scene has been established.  Detectives were just arriving when I left the scene so nothing has be confirmed.  I will update you with official word as soon as I get a press release, I’m still awaiting a press release from last night’s homicide.20150726_143348

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