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High School Baseball Field Machete Attack: Man Critically Injured In Bridgeport

A 26-year-old man is in critical condition after being attacked with a machete at a high school baseball field in Fairfield County.

A 26-year-old man is critical after being attacked with a machete.

A 26-year-old man is critical after being attacked with a machete.

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The incident took place on Sunday, June 18 around 8:15 p.m. in Bridgeport at the John F. Kennedy Stadium located on the grounds of Central High School at 1 Lincoln Blvd.

When Bridgeport Police Department officers arrived on the scene they found the man suffering from a very large wound to the abdomen. 

The victim was taken to an area hospital where he is listed in critical condition, said Capt. Kevin Gilleran with the Bridgeport Police.

"The victim was targeted and attacked with a machete by a Hispanic male who remains at large," Gilleran said. "The victim is familiar with his attacker."

The Detective Bureau has responded and taken charge of the investigation. 

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact Bridgeport PD Detective Jose Bahr, at 203-581-5225. Residents may also utilize the Bridgeport Police Tips Line at 203-576-TIPS.

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