Bridgeport Police have arrested a man that's accused of killing a homeless person during an assault in Bridgeport on Wednesday.
Authorities said they responded to 804 Fairfield Ave. for a reported assault. Responding officers found 49-year-old Daniel Engeldrum, who's homeless, suffering from a head injury.
Engeldrum died of his injuries at a nearby hospital two days later.
An autopsy was performed and police said Engeldrum died because of the assault. His death was ruled a homicide.
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Detectives were able to develop a suspect, 32-year-old Elijah Humphrey, and he confessed while being questioned, according to police.
Humphrey was arrested and he faces charges including manslaughter and intimidation due to bias. He's being held on a $1 million bond.
