3 Injured — 1 Critically — In Bridgeport Shooting: Police

BRIDGEPORT, CT — Three people were wounded in a shooting Tuesday night within the 1200 block of Park Avenue in Bridgeport, with one of the victims — a 32-year-old Wethersfield man — listed in critical condition after being shot in the torso, according to Bridgeport police.

The other two victims are a 38-year-old Bridgeport woman who was shot in the leg, and a 50-year-old local man who was shot in the face. Both were listed in stable condition, said Capt. Kevin Gilleran.

Police were notified of the shooting at about 10:50 p.m. by ShotSpotter, a gunshot detection system that alerts police when and where shots are fired.

"Upon arriving in the area, Officers quickly located (2) victims suffering from gunshot wounds," Gilleran wrote in a statement. "One victim, identified as a 38-year-old Bridgeport woman, appeared to have been shot in the leg. Police quickly rendered first aid to stop the bleeding. She was transported to an area hospital via AMR ambulance where she is listed in stable condition. Another victim, identified as a 50-year-old Bridgeport man, appeared to have been shot in the face. He was also transported to an area hospital via AMR ambulance and is reported to be in stable condition."

The third victim who was shot in the torso was taken to an area hospital in a private vehicle.

"That vehicle was involved in a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Charles Street & Main Street but continued to the hospital. Police were able to secure this private vehicle at the hospital ER."

Police detectives are investigating a large crime scene along Park Avenue between Washington Terrace and Wood Avenue.

"The crime scene extended into the Gulf Gas Station parking lot located at intersection of Park Avenue and Wood Avenue," Gilleran said. "Multiple items of evidence were located, collected, and processed by the Police Department’s Forensic Identification Unit."

Gilleran said that "there were multiple shooters involved in this incident with more than 30 rounds fired."

Detectives conducted interviews, canvassed the area, and documented their investigation, but the department is also asking for the public's help in solving the crime.

Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact the case officer, Detective David Garcia, at 203-581-5233.

Additionally, people can also leave tips through the Bridgeport Police Tips line at 203 576-TIPS.