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Parents of slain Bridgeport girl call for end to violence

The family of a teenager killed over the weekend in a Bridgeport shooting met with city officials today to discuss the recent spike in violence in the city.Keijahnae Robinson, 15, was killed Saturday

News 12 Staff

Jul 24, 2012, 11:35 PM

Updated 4,585 days ago

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The family of a teenager killed over the weekend in a Bridgeport shooting met with city officials today to discuss the recent spike in violence in the city.Keijahnae Robinson, 15, was killed Saturday morning. Her death was the second murder of three that occurred in a span of three days.Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch spoke to Robinson's family and offered his condolences.Finch said summer jobs and more recreation for Bridgeport's youth may help lessen gun violence and Robinson's family agrees.There will be vigils held throughout the week for the teenager. The city council may vote on a controversial curfew plan for teens tomorrow.
Bridgeport police probe 3rd homicide since Sat. To watch extended interviews on the Bridgeport murders, click on iO Extra on Channel 612.