Police: 2 killed in Bridgeport shooting

Police say two firearms were recovered at the scene. They are calling this an isolated incident involving the two men who were killed.

Brian Heyman and Rose Shannon

Sep 12, 2023, 3:22 PM

Updated 317 days ago

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Two people were killed in a Bridgeport shooting early Tuesday morning, according to police.
Police say it appears the two had shot each other.
Authorities responding to a ShotSpotter notification arrived on Carleton Avenue to find a 21-year-old from Ansonia lying in the street with what appeared to be a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police also found Will Jordan, 30, of Bridgeport lying in a driveway with gunshot wounds. He was taken to a hospital and later died.
Ava Wilson, Jordan's longtime friend and neighbor, says the gunshots woke her up.
"It was just a sad sight. It was just a very sad sight. It was emotional," Wilson says.
Police say two firearms were recovered at the scene, where there is now a vigil for Jordan.
Wilson says the incident underscores why people should not use guns to settle disputes.
"It has been sad for all of us here because we did lose a part of our community here on this street," says Wilson.
Police say the shooting was an isolated incident and what led to the dispute is under investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Thomas Harper at 203-581-5239 or use the Bridgeport Police Tips line at 203-576-TIPS.


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