Connecticut State Police are reaching out to the public for help with an investigation into a fatal officer-involved shooting in Bridgeport.
On May 9, around 5 p.m., 15-year-old Jayson Negron was shot and killed by Bridgeport police officer James Boulay following a pursuit that ended at Park Avenue and Fairfield Avenue in Bridgeport. Police said that the incident began because Negron was driving a stolen vehicle.
Negron’s passenger, 21-year-old Julian Fyffe, was also injured in the shooting.
Boulay is on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation into the incident.
While state police and a state’s attorney in Waterbury will make the ultimate determination whether Boulay’s use of force was justified, Bridgeport Police Chief AJ Perez said based on preliminary information the officer acted in accordance with the law and department procedures.
Connecticut State Police were called in to investigate, and on Wednesday they put a call out for any witnesses who may be able to provide testimony or photos and video of the incident.
Anyone with information is asked to contact state police detectives at 203-696-2569 or text “TIP711” with information to 274637.
