Connecticut

1 Dead After Assault in Bridgeport: Police

One person has died after an assault in Bridgeport on Sunday night.

Dispatchers received a 911 call reporting an assault shortly before 9 p.m.

Police were dispatched to 732 Noble Avenue, where the victim was allegedly assaulted.

Once police arrived, officers said first responders took the assault victim to Bridgeport Hospital where he or she was later pronounced dead at 10:45 p.m.

The victim's identity is being withheld at this time, police said. Authorities plan to release the victim's identity soon.

The State of Connecticut medical examiner conducted an autopsy on Monday and concluded that the victim's cause of death was a homicide, officers added.

Detectives are actively investigating the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the TIPS line at (203) 576-8477.

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