#Bridgeport, CT Bridgeport Police Press Release — Today, the Bridgeport Police Department provided an update on the active investigation of last night’s stabbing related homicide.  On October 18 at 11:05 p.m., police officers responded to calls regarding an assault with a firearm on Goldenrod Ave. near the corner of Madison Ave.  Upon arrival at the scene, police officers found a 28-year-old male suffering from multiple stab wounds to the chest, side, and stomach.  The victim was immediately transported to St. Vincent’s Hospital by ambulance.

Regarding the incident that resulted in the victim being stabbed, witnesses report that four masked men — some displaying a firearm — entered the victim’s home. The four suspects ransacked the victim’s house, and detectives are investigating what — if anything — was taken. Detectives believe the victim was targeted, and that this incident was likely not a random act.

Shortly after arriving at St. Vincent’s Hospital, the victim was pronounced dead, and the incident was confirmed as a homicide.  Police officers and detectives are actively investigating the incident.

This incident brings the total number of homicides in Bridgeport since Jan. 1, 2015 to 14.  Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact Detective Robert Winkler at (203) 581-5224.