Bridgeport News: Man Arrested In Last Night’s Shooting

Bridgeport, Conn. (May 3, 2015) – Bridgeport Police have arrested Efrain Rivera, 723 Ogden St. He is being charged with Murder, Criminal Attempt at Murder and Assault in the First Degree.   Shortly after 1:00 a.m. Sunday morning, Miguel Martinez and his brother, Jose Martinez  both of East Main Street, went to 723 Ogden Street to confront Rivera about threats he allegedly made against them. An altercation ensued and Rivera shot both Martinez brothers.   Miguel was taken to Bridgeport Hospital by ambulance where he died. Jose was shot in the shoulder and was taken to Saint Vincent’s Hospital. He will survive his injuries.   Rivera was arrested and confessed to the shooting. He is charged with Murder, Criminal Attempt…

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