Crime & Safety
ID Released Of Bridgeport Man In Fatal Shooting: Police
The 45-year-old was discovered Wednesday night at the Greene Homes Housing Community on Highland Avenue, according to police.
BRIDGEPORT, CT — Bridgeport police have released the name of the 45-year-old local man who was shot and killed Wednesday at the Greene Homes Housing Community on Highland Avenue.
Pablo Morales was found unresponsive at about 10:15 p.m. in the fifth floor hallway of Building 4 in the complex. He was found lying down and appeared to have succumbed to fatal injuries, a fact that medics confirmed upon arrival.
Police said Morales had been shot multiple times.
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"Next of kin have been notified," wrote Bridgeport Police Capt. Kevin Gilleran in a statement. "The Department's thoughts and prayers continue to be with the victim's family and friends."
The case is under investigation, and police ask that anyone with any information about the crime contact the case officer, Detective Thomas Harper, at 203-581-5239.
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Additionally, citizens can also leave tips through the Bridgeport Police Tips line at 203 576-TIPS.
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