17-Year-Old ID'd As Victim Of Fatal Bridgeport Shooting: Police

BRIDGEPORT, CT — A 17-year-old Bridgeport teen has been identified as the victim of a fatal shooting in the city on April 10, Bridgeport police announced.

On Wednesday, Romain Sterling succumbed to injuries he suffered in the shooting, which occurred in the 1200 block of Park Avenue.

"Romain Sterling’s family have been in communication with the Bridgeport Police Department’s Detective Bureau," said Bridgeport Police Capt. Kevin Gilleran in a statement. "This is a great loss to the City of Bridgeport, and it has impacted the officers who work diligently to protect the lives of all citizens in our community. The Police Department’s thoughts and prayers are with Romain’s family and friends."

The shooting occurred at about 7 p.m. on the 10th, and the investigation remains active. Gilleran said that several strong leads have been developed in the case in the days since the shooting, but police are still requesting the community’s help in solving the crime.

Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact the case officer, Homicide Detective Thomas Harper, at 203-581-5239. Additionally, citizens can also use the Bridgeport Police Tips line to leave information at 203 576-TIPS.