attempted murder

Bridgeport News: One Dead, Two Injured In Family Stabbing On Laurel Avenue

Bridgeport Police arrested a 44-year-old man early Monday morning after they said he fatally stabbed one family member and injured two other relatives during an incident at a home on Laurel Avenue. Police said Jahmar Whittingham was taken into custody shortly after officers arrived in the 960 block of Laurel Avenue around 5:00 a.m. Officers encountered Whittingham in front of the house holding a large kitchen knife. Police said he dropped the knife when ordered, but then told officers they would have to shoot him and refused further commands. Officers tased Whittingham, but police said he pulled the prongs from his body. Officers then took him to the ground and placed him in custody. Police said officers found 60-year-old Eric…

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Bridgeport Man Accused of Attempted Murder Returned After Border Arrest

A city man who was captured at the Canadian border after attempting to shoot and kill his ex-wife on the East End in December was brought back to Bridgeport Wednesday.  Joao Victor Borges-DeQueiroz, 33, of Bridgeport was arraigned in front of Judge Charles Stango at Bridgeport Superior Court on charges that included Criminal Attempt Murder, Criminal Attempt Assault in the First Degree, Unlawful Restraint in the First Degree, Stalking in the Second Degree, Assault in the Third Degree and Carrying Pistol Without a Permit. Judge Stango increased his bond from $1 million to $2 million. Borges-DeQueiroz hid in the trunk of his ex-wife's car in the early morning of December 23rd, 2025. He then pushed down the rear seat and…

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