Crime & Safety

Man Dies Of Gunshot Wound In Bridgeport: Police

A man sustained a gunshot wound to the head and died at Bridgeport Hospital early Saturday morning, according to police.

BRIDGEPORT, CT — Police responding to three ShotSpotter activations on Arctic Street early Saturday morning were notified by Bridgeport Hospital that a man had sustained a gunshot wound to the head, and died shortly thereafter, WTNH-TV reported.

Several residents had called police about gunshots being fired around 4:15 a.m.

No further information was immediately available. Anyone with information about this active homicide investigation is asked to contact the Bridgeport Police Department at 203-576-TIPS.

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