1 Killed, 2 Injured in Bridgeport Shootings

One person was killed, one is in critical condition and other arrived at the hospital in a private car after a shooting in Bridgeport on Thursday night.

Police responded to Washington Avenue and Center Street at 6:45 p.m. after receiving reports that gunshots rang out and found two people with gunshot wounds.

Miguel Arguelles, 22, of Hanover Street, was shot in the neck and shoulder and died at St. Vincent’s Hospital after an ambulance transported him from the scene, police said.

One of the victims is a 22-year-old man, who was shot in the stomach. An ambulance brought him to St. Vincent’s Hospital, where he is in critical condition.

The third victim, a 21-year-old man, was shot in the leg and a private vehicle brought him to St. Vincent’s Hospital.

Police said there have been 16 homicides in Bridgeport this year. They are pursuing leads as they investigate the homicide
Police said this was a homicide and police are investigating leads.
 

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