#Bridgeport, CT – June 5, 2014 – Police arrested a suspect hours after a daylight shooting that happened shortly before noon today. George Padilla, 24, of Bridgeport, was taken into custody this evening and arrested on counts including criminal attempt at murder. He currently is being booked at Police Headquarters. “This was a brazen shooting that happened in broad daylight,” said Capt. James Viadero. “Through cooperation from the community and great detective work, we were able to apprehend the suspect quickly.” A handgun has been recovered and will be examined to determine if it was the weapon used in the shooting. The shooting happened at approximately 11:30 a.m. near the corner of Beechwood Avenue and Norman Street. The victim, William Merrero, 29, of Bridgeport, was shot…
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