12:00pm–#Bridgeport Connecticut–A man was shot on Madison at Frank Street. Area schools were locked down for a short period of time. The suspect was captured by police and the gun recovered. Police located the suspect and gun around the corner on Madison Avenue. Police spokesman Av Harris said the victim died of injuries and makes it Bridgeport’s 2nd homicide of the year. Police identified the victim as Khalil Diaz. Police believe the shooting is in retaliation and gang related for a shooting last year.
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