Police in
Bridgeport are probing a homicide following an overnight shooting that left one
dead and one injured.
Police
responded around 12:55 a.m. to the intersection of Lexington Avenue and Harral
Avenue on the report of a ShotSpotter activation, as well as reports of two
parties shot inside the Copa Restaurant.
After
arriving, officers located two parties suffering from gunshot wounds. The
victims of the shooting were quickly transported to Saint Vincent's Hospital.
One of the victims, a 54-year-old Stratford man identified as Joselito Calderon, later died at the hospital.
The second victim, 30-year-old Niel Francisco, of Bridgeport, is listed in stable condition
and is expected to survive.
"Calling Mr. Calderon’s death and
Mr. Francisco’s assault tragic is an understatement. It is
unacceptable. The Police Department's thoughts and prayers are with both
victim’s family and friends," said Captain
Kevin Gilleran in prepared remarks.
Anyone with
information is asked to call Detective Martin Heanue at 203-581-5242 or
utilize the Bridgeport Police Tips Line at 203-576-TIPS.