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Richard A.McDonald Jr

Case from Bridgeport, CT dated Jul 04, 2019

Victim Details

Richard A.McDonald Jr

Male

Black / African American

Bridgeport

CT

2019-07-04

22

Richard

A.McDonald Jr

06/27/2026

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On the Fourth of July in 2019, Richard A. McDonald Jr., a 22-year-old Black / African American male from Bridgeport, Connecticut, was fatally shot at the Charles F. Greene Homes housing complex. McDonald was reportedly socializing with friends behind one of the buildings when an individual approached and fired multiple shots at close range. He sustained a gunshot wound to the forehead and was rushed to St. Vincent's Medical Center, where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries.

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  • Connecticut Post: Richard McDonald identified as latest Bridgeport homicide victim
  • Connecticut Post: Man dies after shooting in Bridgeport
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