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John Randall Patrick Jr., of Bridgeport, was found around 4:55 p.m., Wednesday, June 30, when Bridgeport Police responded to Howard Avenue, for a report of a person shot, said Capt. Kevin Gilleran.
Responding officers located the unresponsive 22-year-old in a bedroom located inside the second-floor apartment of 978 Howard Ave., Gilleran said.
Medics arrived and pronounced Patrick dead.
Detectives are working on several leads and the Identification Unit is in the process of collecting evidence.
"This shooting wasn’t random," said Gilleran. "It was an isolated incident where the victim knew the shooter."
Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call Detective Jorge Cintron at 203-581-5227 or utilize the Bridgeport Police Tips Line at 203-576-TIPS.
"The department offers its sincerest condolences to the family and friends of the victim," Gilleran added.
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