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Michael John Bernardo III

Case from Bridgeport, CT dated Apr 28, 2022

Victim Details

Michael John Bernardo III

Male

White / Caucasian

Bridgeport

CT

2022-04-28

35

Michael

John Bernardo III

07/13/2026

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On a spring afternoon in Bridgeport, Connecticut, the life of Michael John Bernardo III, a 35-year-old Caucasian male, was brought to a tragic and violent end. On April 28, 2022, events unfolded inside the Garcia Mini Market on Newfield Avenue that would leave a family mourning and a community seeking answers.

Around 12:20 p.m., police first responded to a call reporting a disturbance at the small neighborhood market. Upon their arrival, they found the business locked and received no answ ...
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  • Connecticut Post: Police identify man killed in Bridgeport shooting
  • News 12 - Connecticut: Police: 1 person killed at Garcia Mini Market in Bridgeport
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    I just keep thinking about how Mikie's family and friends must be feeling in the wake of this sensel... ...Read More
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