Bridgeport community comes together to remember teen who was shot

Jamel Hayden was planning to start college Monday but was shot to death on Lincoln Avenue Saturday afternoon, police say.

News 12 Staff

Aug 29, 2021, 10:21 PM

Updated 974 days ago

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Jamel Hayden, who was planning to start college Monday, was shot to death on Lincoln Avenue Saturday afternoon, police say.
The gunshot apparently led to a car accident with the victim found critically wounded inside of his Honda CR-V.
Family, friends and officials came together to pay their respects Sunday.
The 21-year-old was a young football player and a beloved member of the community.  
Police say the fatal shooting is still under investigation.  
Police are asking anyone with information to call (203) 576-TIPS.

  



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