22-Year-Old Man Found Fatally Shot In Bridgeport: Police

BRIDGEPORT, CT — A 22-year-old Shelton man was found fatally shot Monday night in the PT Barnum Housing Complex, between buildings 10 and 11, according to police.

The victim's identity was not released, but Bridgeport police have notified his next of kin.

"We offer our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of the victim," said Capt. Kevin Gilleran.

The shooting occurred at about 8:30 p.m., when a ShotSpotter activation and citizen phone call reported numerous shots fired near buildings 10 and 11.

"Patrol Officers and [American Medical Response] Ambulance responded to the scene to find a 22-year-old Shelton man laying down on the ground next to building 11 suffering from numerous gunshot wounds," Gilleran said. "Medics pronounced the man deceased at the scene."

Members of the Bridgeport Police Detective Bureau Homicide Squad has taken charge of the investigation, with detectives from the Identification Unit assisting in the collection of evidence within the housing complex.

"Detectives are working several leads and the scene remains active," Gilleran said.

Anyone with any information about this crime is urged to contact Homicide Detective Thomas Harper at 203-581-5239, or leave an anonymous tip on the Bridgeport Police Tips Line at 203-576-TIPS (8477).