Crime & Safety
Naugatuck Man Killed In Bridgeport Shooting: Police
The shooting occurred Monday afternoon on William Street in Bridgeport, according to police.
BRIDGEPORT, CT — A Naugatuck man was killed in a fatal shooting Monday afternoon in Bridgeport, according to authorities.
Details of the shooting were not disclosed, but it occurred at about 2:15 p.m. in the 900 block of William Street. Police were alerted to the area by a ShotSpotter activation, and found the victim in a vehicle, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
The victim has been identified as Tyheem Scales, 26, of Naugatuck. He was taken to Bridgeport Hospital, but was pronounced dead upon arrival.
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Scott Appleby, Bridgeport's Director of Emergency Management, said in a statement that the investigation is active and ongoing.
"The Bridgeport Police would like to extend their condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Scales," Appleby said.
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Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the Bridgeport Police at 203-576-TIPS (8477).
Written by Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
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