Family demands justice after fatal Bridgeport shooting

The family of a Bridgeport teen killed in a triple shooting over the weekend is demanding that police find the suspects. Police say Justin Thompson, 14, was on Seaview Avenue with a group of friends after

News 12 Staff

Jan 10, 2012, 12:35 AM

Updated 4,625 days ago

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The family of a Bridgeport teen killed in a triple shooting over the weekend is demanding that police find the suspects. Police say Justin Thompson, 14, was on Seaview Avenue with a group of friends after leaving a party early yesterday morning. They say a pair of men opened fire, hitting Thompson and two others.Family and friends have put together a makeshift memorial honoring the victim, with many saying those responsible deserve justice. "All of my nieces and nephews were at that party, and they all made it home, except him," says Thompson's aunt, Joyce Bowens. Officials say Benny Turner, 21, and Javon Phidd, 20, were also shot. They are expected to recover. Anyone with information is asked to call Bridgeport police at 203-581-5100.For extended footage of Bridgeport shooting, click on iO Extra on Channel 612.
Police: Teen shot and killed in Bridgeport