Bridgeport Man Arrested In Triple Shooting Homicide: Police

BRIDGEPORT, CT — A 33-year-old Bridgeport man was arrested on a warrant Monday in connection with a triple shooting on Saturday on Knowlton Street in Bridgeport that left an Ansonia man dead and two other victims injured, according to Bridgeport police.

Troy Walker, 21, was killed during what police said was a "robbery gone bad." The other two victims, a 21-year-old and a 22-year-old both from Connecticut, suffered serious injuries and are hospitalized.

"The police department has notified the deceased next of kin," said Bridgeport Police Capt. Kevin Gilleran in a statement. "We offer our sincerest condolences to his family and friends."

Following a chase soon after the 1:50 a.m. shooting, police arrested Steven Hutchinson on motor vehicle and weapons charges, and on Monday, he was also charged with the following:

• Murder
• Felony murder
• First-degree assault (2 counts)
• First-degree robbery

Bridgeport police said that after the initial arrest, detectives were able to determine that Hutchinson fired the gun that killed Walker and seriously injured the other two victims.

"The facts prove that Hutchinson and two other perpetrators approached the victims to rob them," Gilleran said. "It is not known why the victims were targeted. There was no prior relationship been the victims and the perpetrators."

Police said the other two suspects remain at-large, but authorities "are following up on many leads in hopes of arresting" them.

The case began after Bridgeport Police Officer Corey Baldwin, who was patrolling in the area of Barnum Avenue and Knowlton Street, "observed the crime in progress," and began chasing the Chevrolet sedan with the suspects inside.

"Officer Baldwin pursued the Chevrolet sedan throughout the City and eventually into the north end," Gilleran said. "The vehicle came to a stop on Terrace Circle where the operator, and a single front passenger, fled the vehicle on foot. Officer Baldwin exited his patrol car and pursued the operator who was quickly apprehended and placed under arrest."

Police also seized two semi-automatic handguns at the scene. In relation to the weapons and pursuit, Hutchinson was charged with:

• Illegal possession of a weapon in a motor vehicle (2 counts)
• Reckless driving
• Interfering with an officer
• Engaging police in pursuit
• Criminal possession of a firearm

Hutchinson was being held in lieu of bail of $3 million, and he is scheduled to appear in Bridgeport Superior Court on Aug. 30.

The investigation remains open and active. Anyone with information about the case is urged to contact Homicide Detective Martin Heanue at 203-581-5242, or use the Bridgeport Police Tips Line at 203-576-TIPS (8477).