12:49pm–#Bridgeport CT–Police are investigating a fatal shooting Sunday in the P.T. Barnum housing complex.
Police responded to the complex at 12:49 p.m. on a report of shots fired and a possible victim on the ground near Building 11.
Officers found Marquis Jacobs, 36, of Bridgeport, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to Saint Vincent’s Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead a short time later.
Detectives are pursuing leads. Mr. Jacobs was the sixth homicide of 2013.
The Bridgeport Police Department Detective Division has commenced a homicide investigation and is in the process of determining a motive for the shooting. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Detective Division, Lt. Chris Lamaine, at 203-581-5206<tel:203-581-5206>. All information will be kept confidential.