Stratford Man Shot In Neck In Bridgeport, Police Say

BRIDGEPORT, CT — A 22-year-old Stratford man suffered a gunshot wound to the neck Monday afternoon in a shooting on William Street in Bridgeport, according to police.

The victim is listed in stable condition in an area hospital, and is expected to survive, said Bridgeport Police Capt. Kevin Gilleran in a statement.

The shooting occurred at about 5:50 p.m. in the 200 block of William Street, and police were alerted to the incident through its ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology.

"A short time later the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center received a telephone call from a citizen reporting a vehicle had crashed in this area as well," Gilleran said. "Police and medical personnel responded to the 200 block of William Street and located a motor vehicle accident scene and a victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the neck."

Detectives have found several shell casings and other items of value along William Street between Barnum and East Washington avenues.

"Police activity is expected in this area for the next several hours," Gilleran said.

Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact the case officer, Detective David Garcia, at 203-581-5233.

Additionally, people can also use the Bridgeport Police Tips Line to leave tips at 203-576-TIPS (8477).