Police: 1 person killed at Garcia Mini Market in Bridgeport

Police say it happened inside Garcia Mini Market on Newfield Avenue.

News 12 Staff

Apr 28, 2022, 8:55 PM

Updated 969 days ago

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Police say a 35-year-old man was killed at a popular corner market in Bridgeport.
Police say it happened inside Garcia Mini Market on Newfield Avenue.
They say they responded to a report of a disturbance and possible robbery with a person shot inside Garcia Mini Mart. When they arrived, they found the 35-year-old victim.
Neighbors say it is a popular corner market in the neighborhood and that many kids go there after school - around the time the incident happened.
Police say they've identified a person involved in the isolated incident but did not say if they were arrested.
Neighbors say they are rattled by this violence especially with a school bus stop nearby.
The victim's name has not yet been released, pending notification of next of kin.