Category: Bridgeport

Police Involved Shooting

On May 16, 2024, Bridgeport Police responded to the 200 block of Birdseye Street on reports of a suspicious male party brandishing a knife. Upon arrival, Officers located that party in the roadway (200 block of Birdseye St) where an officer-involved shooting occurred. The suspect was transported to Saint Vincent’s Hospital where he is listed in stable condition.

When a police officer uses deadly force in the course of his or her duties, it is crucial that a thorough investigation is conducted. As directed by the Connecticut Police Accountability Act, this investigation will be conducted by the Office of Inspector General, the Connecticut State Police Western District Major Crime Squad, and the Office of the State’s Attorney – Judicial District of Bridgeport.

Bridgeport Police Chief Roderick Porter Sr. is fully confident that the Office of the Inspector General will ensure a comprehensive, transparent, and impartial investigation.

As is department protocol, the Bridgeport police officer(s) involved in this encounter will be assigned out of the Chief’s Office on modified duty until a determination has been made by the Office of the Inspector General.

We support our Bridgeport police officers as they continue to partner with the community by providing exceptional police services and creating a safe environment through fair and impartial enforcement of the law.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation should contact the Office of the Inspector General at (203) 806-1595. Further developments will come from the Office of the Inspector General.

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Arrest of 25-year-old Elijah M. Vines for Criminal Attempt – Assault in the 1st Degree + Weapons Violations / Bridgeport Police Department Detective Bureau Case no. 23D-0587

On April 8, 2023, at approximately 11:20 pm Bridgeport Police received numerous ShotSpotter activations and citizens reports of shots fired within the 1400 block of Fairfield Avenue.

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Patrol Officers responded to the area and located a crime scene at the BP Gas Station (1464 Fairfield Avenue).  The scene indicated a shootout had recently occurred at this location.  Officers secured the scene and contacted the Detective Bureau.  Detective Aaron Rivera was assigned as the case officer and immediately took charge of the investigation.

While officers were safeguarding the gas station, a victim presented at an area hospital suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the leg.  That victim was identified as 25-year-old Elijah Vines of Bridgeport Connecticut.  It has been determined that Vines was shot while at the BP Gas Station during this incident.     

Numerous citizens were interviewed, and several items of evidence have been processed.  As a result of the on-going criminal investigation, Detective Rivera was able to determine that Elijah Vines was an active participant in the shooting.  On April 25, 2024, Detective Rivera secured an arrest warrant for Vines charging him with Criminal Attempt – Assault in the 1st Degree, Criminal Possession of a Firearm (2 counts), Illegal Discharge of a Firearm, and Reckless Endangerment in the 1st Degree (3 counts). 

On May 9, 2024, members of the U.S. Marshal’s Violent Fugitive Task Force and Bridgeport Police Patrol officers located Elijah Vines in the City’s South End.  He was placed under arrest, transported to the Bridgeport Police Department, and served with the warrant.  Bond was set at $350,000 and he was arraigned at Bridgeport Superior Court on May 10, 2024.

This is an active investigation.  Anyone with information is asked to contact the case officer, Detective Aaron Rivera, at 203-581-5179.  Citizens can also utilize the Bridgeport Police Tips Line at 203-576-TIPS.

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