In the late hours of a Tuesday night in Bridgeport, Connecticut, the life of a young Black man was tragically cut short. Deron Dacosta, a 21-year-old male, was found with multiple gunshot wounds in a parking lot on Trumbull Avenue on April 4, 2023. The incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. in a residential area near the Trumbull Gardens housing complex.
Bridgeport police were alerted to the shooting by the city's ShotSpotter system and several 911 calls from concerned residents who heard
the gunfire. Upon their arrival at the 600 block of Trumbull Avenue, officers discovered Dacosta unresponsive. He was immediately transported to St. Vincent's Medical Center for treatment. Despite the efforts of medical staff, Deron Dacosta succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead shortly after midnight on April 5, 2023.
The Bridgeport Police Department's Detective Bureau's Homicide Squad has taken charge of the ongoing investigation into Dacosta's death. Authorities have been canvassing the area for evidence and seeking out potential witnesses who may have information about the shooting. The police have not yet publicly identified any suspects in the case and no arrests have been announced. They are urging anyone with information to come forward and contact the Bridgeport Police Department, assuring that tips can be submitted confidentially. The investigation remains active as detectives continue to follow up on leads.
