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George John

Case from Bridgeport, CT dated Aug 28, 2020

Victim Details

George John

Male

Black / African American

Bridgeport

CT

2020-08-28

25

George

John

07/11/2026

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On a late summer evening in Bridgeport, Connecticut, the life of George John, a 25-year-old Black man, was tragically cut short. On August 28, 2020, John was shot in the chest near Beechwood Avenue. The sound of gunfire prompted a ShotSpotter alert at 11:21 p.m., drawing the attention of law enforcement to the area.

Following the shooting, John was transported by a private vehicle to St. Vincent's Medical Center. Despite the extensive efforts of the medical staff to save his life, he succ ...
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  • Connecticut Post: Bridgeport police identify Shelton man killed in Friday shooting
  • DoingItLocal: Bridgeport News: Man Shot Dies - DoingItLocal
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