Man Shot In Stomach During Attempted Mugging In Bridgeport

A man is recovering after being shot in the stomach during an attempted mugging in Fairfield County.

The area the mugging took place.
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05/01/2023 10:40 a.m.

The incident occurred in Bridgeport around 6 a.m., Saturday, April 29 on Atlantic Street near the intersection with Waldemere Avenue.

According to Capt. Kevin Gilleran, of the Bridgeport Police, a 54-year-old Bridgeport man went to an area hospital suffering from a single gunshot wound to the stomach.

The victim told Bridgeport Police officers he was walking on Atlantic Street near its intersection with Waldemere Avenue when he was approached by an unidentified man, Gilleran said.

The man demanded money, shot the victim, and immediately fled the area on foot in an unknown direction, he said.

Nothing was taken.

The victim returned to his car, which was parked close by, and drove himself to the hospital. Gilleran said.

The victim’s injury is reported to be non-life-threatening. He is listed in stable condition.

The Detective Bureau has responded and taken over the investigation.

Anyone with information about this crime is requested to contact the case officer, Detective Angel Llanos, at 203-581-5238.

Citizens can also utilize the Bridgeport Police Tips Line at 203-576-TIPS.

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