Crime & Safety

Drowning Near Chubby's Not Ruled a Homicide Yet

The drowning near the Fairfield/Bridgeport border occurred after a fight.

Bridgeport city officials said they would wait for the autopsy report before designating the apparent drowning death near Chubby’s as a homicide.

A West Haven man died after a fight outside of the bar near the Bridgeport/Fairfield line. The fight spilled into nearby Ash Creek, according to the Connecticut Post.

A suspect is still being sought by police.

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