Suspect Arrested On Attempted Murder Charge: Bridgeport Police

BRIDGEPORT, CT — A 45-year-old Bridgeport man was arrested Wednesday on a charge of criminal attempted murder, and related violations, after Bridgeport police said he shot a local man in the head.

In addition to criminal attempted murder, Hommy Rodriguez was also charged with first-degree assault and criminal possession of a firearm.

Bridgeport Police Capt. Kevin Gilleran said in a statement that the victim, who was shot in the 1200 block of Iranistan Avenue, was listed in critical condition at an area hospital Wednesday night.

The shooting occurred at about 9:20 a.m., and Rodriguez was apprehended by K9 Officer Corey Baldwin and his K9, named "Ace," within minutes of the shooting.

Bridgeport police had been called to the area on a report of multiple people shooting at each other, with one victim being hit.

Members of the Bridgeport Police Detective Bureau are actively investigating the shooting, and urge anyone with any information to contact Homicide Detective Jeffrey Holtz at 203-581-5293, or leave tips through the Bridgeport Police Tips Line at 203-576-TIPS.