Police Chief Seeks To Assuage Fears After 2 Bridgeport Homicides

BRIDGEPORT, CT — During a news conference Tuesday, Bridgeport Police Chief Roderick Porter and Mayor Joseph Ganim sought to assuage public concerns after a pair of gun-related homicides in Bridgeport Monday night. See the video below.

The shooting deaths of 26-year-old Tyheem Scales from Naugatuck, and 35-year-old Tyeshon King of Bridgeport, are not believed to be related, but nonetheless were concerning to officials and residents.

"We are deeply affected by two homicides taking place on the same day in the City," Ganim said. "Because of this, public safety will continue to be our number one priority within Bridgeport. And to the friends and families of the victims, we send our condolences and sympathies."

Added Porter, "We want to offer our condolences to both families of Tyheem Scales and Tyeshon King. We are doing our best to investigate these incidents and bring justice to the families. We’re taking precautions within the two areas by increasing police presence to ensure the safety of our community."

Although unrelated, both homicides took place within a seven-hour span. The Bridgeport Police Department currently has additional officers on patrol for the remainder of the week to ensure the safety of Bridgeport residents that live in the areas of which the two homicides took place.

All efforts are being made to resolve the shootings that occurred.

With the recent advocacy for strengthening common sense gun laws, the Bridgeport Police Department, Mayor Ganim, and other city leaders are working together to actively address gun violence within their communities.