CT State Police Investigate Suspicious Death in Bridgeport

 

On 12/18/14 approximately 11:20p.m. State Police Troop G received a 911 call from a witness who stated that two people were outside their vehicles on the Route 25/8, southbound Exit 5 off-ramp walking towards each other in an aggressive manner.  Immediately after this 911 call Troopers received another 911 call from one of the people involved in the altercation.  This caller stated that he was actively involved in an altercation with another male and he requested state police response.   A scuffle was overheard on the phone and the 911 call was then disconnected.  This male caller called State Police 911 back and stated that he had retreated to the corner of Lindley Avenue and Capitol Avenue in Bridgeport, a short distance from the altercation.  Bridgeport Police Officers and Troopers arrived at that location  and secured him and his vehicle.  Troopers also arrived at the scene of the altercation on the off-ramp where a male subject was severely injured.  Troopers provided emergency care at this scene and the male subject was transported by ambulance to St. Vincent’s Hospital where shortly after admission he was pronounced dead. 

The crime scene was secured by Troopers and the State Police Western District Major Crime Squad Detectives responded to the scene to conduct this investigation.   State Police Detectives documented the crime scene  secured both physical and forensic evidence.

Witnesses were interviewed and did provide some detail of this event.

The identity of the deceased is BRYANT KELLY DOB; 3/26/88 of Bridgeport. 

The Office of The Chief States Medical Examiner conducted a post mortem examination of the deceased and determined the cause of death to stab wound. 

State Police are asking anyone who may have driven pass this scene or observed anything just prior to or during this altercation to contact State Police at 203 696-2500.  All calls received will be kept in strict confidence.

State Police are continuing this investigation.

             

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Submitted by Wilton, CT

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