In the early hours of Saturday, May 16, 2026, the life of 25-year-old Jerome Roshaun Alexander, a Black male, was tragically cut short in a burst of gunfire on the West Side of Bridgeport, Connecticut. The fatal shooting occurred shortly after 1 a.m. outside a bar located near the intersection of Beechwood Avenue and Howard Avenue. Alexander, a former resident of Bridgeport who had recently relocated to Meriden, was leaving the establishment when multiple individuals opened fire.
He sustained a gunshot wound and was rushed by ambulance to St. Vincent's Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. The incident marked the second homicide in the city of Bridgeport for the year 2026.
The chaotic scene also resulted in the injury of a 32-year-old Bridgeport woman. She was sitting in a parked car on Howard Avenue when she was struck by a stray bullet. The driver of the vehicle immediately transported her to Bridgeport Hospital, where she was treated for a minor shoulder wound. The Bridgeport Police Department's Major Crime Unit responded to the scene, closing off the intersection for several hours overnight to conduct their investigation. The streets were reopened to the public around 6 a.m. that morning.
In the wake of the shooting, Jerome Roshaun Alexander's family expressed their profound grief, stating they were "heartbroken, devastated and crushed." His sister, Jackie Thomas, called on the community of his hometown to come forward with any information that could lead to justice for her brother. Authorities have urged anyone with information regarding the shooting to contact the lead homicide detective, Laura Azevedo-Rasuk. As of the latest available information, no arrests have been made in connection with the murder of Jerome Roshaun Alexander, and no suspects have been publicly identified. The investigation into his death remains ongoing as his family and friends continue to seek answers and justice for their loss.
