Police Search For Suspect Who Shot At Person In Vehicle In Bridgeport

BRIDGEPORT, CT — A suspect fired several bullets at a person in a vehicle in Bridgeport's East Side Monday night, and police are asking for the public's help in finding the perpetrator.

The shooting occurred at about 1o p.m. near Kossuth and Maple streets, and despite the vehicle sustaining several gunshots, no injuries were reported.

Police were notified of the shooting by ShotSpotter activations, the city's gunshot detection system.

"Bridgeport Police Officers responded to the area and located multiple cartridge cases," wrote Sgt. Luigi Tucciarone in a statement. "A victim was in a vehicle some distance away. Vehicle sustained multiple bullet holes; vehicle occupant was uninjured."

Detectives and patrol officers collected multiple items of evidence from the scene, and according to Tucciarone, the preliminary investigation suggests the victim was targeted.

"The Bridgeport Police Department is asking for your help in solving this crimem" Tucciarone said. "Anyone with information is asked to contact the case officer, Detective Migdalia Ayala, at 203-581-5259. Citizens can also utilize the Bridgeport Police Tips Line at 203-576-TIPS."