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Waldo “Abel” Gonzalez, 43, was charged with murder, criminal possession of a firearm, possession of a pistol without a permit and risk of injury to a minor in the death of Ronald Simmons, police said.
Simmons, 44, was shot at the corner of Norman Street and Freemont Avenue after a July 2 dispute with the suspect and his family, police said.
The suspect is being held on $1 million bond.
Gonzalez’ wife and two teen daughters were also charged in the incident.
His wife, Luz Perez, 39, was charged with attempted second-degree burglary, risk of injury to a minor, third-degree assault and breach of peace, police said. She is being held on $25,000 bond.
Both of his daughters, Dynasty Gonzalez, 18, and her 15-year-old sister, face third-degree assault and breach of peace charges, police said.
Dynasty Gonzalez was held on $5,000 and her sister was released without bond, police said.
The incident was Bridgeport’s 15th homicide of 2017.
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