Bridgeport, Conn. (November 6, 2015) — Today, the Bridgeport Police Department announced an investigation into an incident where three people were shot and one of them has died. On November 5 at 6:45 p.m., police officers responded to calls regarding shots fired in the area of Washington Ave. and Center St.

Upon arrival, police officers found two victims suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.  The first victim, 22-year-old Miguel Arguelles of Hanover Street, suffered gunshot wounds to the neck and shoulder. Arguelles was transported to St. Vincent’s Hospital by ambulance. At the hospital, Arguelles was pronounced dead, and the incident was confirmed as a homicide. The second victim, a 22-year-old male, suffered a gunshot wound to the stomach. The victim was transported to St. Vincent’s Hospital by ambulance. He is in critical condition.

A third victim, a 21-year-old male, suffered a gunshot wound to the leg.  The victim was transported to St. Vincent’s Hospital by a private vehicle.

This incident brings the total number of homicides in Bridgeport since Jan. 1, 2015 to 16. Police officers and detectives are actively investigating several leads.

Anyone with information should contact Bridgeport Police Detective Cintron at (203) 581-5227.