Bridget Quinn, a 20-year-old woman from Mount Olive, New Jersey, tragically died on June 8, 2017, in Cape Coral, Florida. Bridget, who was of Caucasian ethnicity, was the victim of an apparent accidental shooting at a condominium complex on SW 13 Avenue. According to reports, Bridget and an unidentified man were at the home when the shooting occurred around 10:52 a.m. Bridget was transported to a hospital where she succumbed to her injuries. The man involved in the incident has not been named by police, and his injuries remain unknown.
The incident was reported by a neighbor, Ennio Fulgoni, who heard a loud bang and was approached by the man asking for help. The police report indicated that the man was preparing to go to the gun range when one of the guns accidentally discharged. The Cape Coral Police Department's Patrol Bureau officers, Major Crimes Unit detectives, and Forensics personnel were on the scene for several hours, interviewing witnesses and gathering evidence. Despite the ongoing investigation, no arrests have been made, and the police have emphasized that there is no danger to the public.
Public Affairs Officer Lt. Dana Coston stated that it was too early in the investigation to provide detailed specifics about the incident. The police have indicated that it might take several weeks before the forensic report is completed and any follow-up information is released. The investigation is ongoing, and the authorities are working on the technical aspects to determine the exact circumstances surrounding Bridget Quinn's death.
A crowd-funding site was established to help Bridget Quinn's family with funeral expenses, raising more than $27,000 by the following Monday. Bridget was remembered as a light-hearted, kind soul, and a Facebook page titled "Remembering Bridget Quinn" was created to honor her memory. The page identified her as a current Hackettstown resident who attended Mount Olive High School and County College of Morris. The tragic incident has left her family and friends in deep mourning, as they await further details from the ongoing investigation.
