The Bridgeport community is mourning after 18-year-old Leon Richardson was found fatally shot inside a vehicle on Catherine Street, prompting an active homicide investigation by authorities.
According to police, officers responded to the area of Catherine Street between Washington Avenue and Harral Avenue after receiving reports of gunfire and a person bleeding inside a car. Upon arrival, officers discovered Richardson suffering from a gunshot wound inside the vehicle.
Emergency responders rushed to provide assistance, but despite their efforts, Richardson was later pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting, including the events leading up to the gunfire and the identity of those involved. Investigators are working to collect evidence and speak with potential witnesses as they continue their efforts to determine what happened.
No additional details have been released at this time. The Bridgeport Police Department is asking anyone with information related to the incident to come forward as the investigation remains ongoing.
