Bridgeport, Conn. (May 3, 2015) – Bridgeport Police have arrested Efrain Rivera, 723 Ogden St. He is being charged with Murder, Criminal Attempt at Murder and Assault in the First Degree.
Shortly after 1:00 a.m. Sunday morning, Miguel Martinez and his brother, Jose Martinez both of East Main Street, went to 723 Ogden Street to confront Rivera about threats he allegedly made against them. An altercation ensued and Rivera shot both Martinez brothers.
Miguel was taken to Bridgeport Hospital by ambulance where he died. Jose was shot in the shoulder and was taken to Saint Vincent’s Hospital. He will survive his injuries.
Rivera was arrested and confessed to the shooting. He is charged with Murder, Criminal Attempt at Murder, and Assault in the First Degree. He is being held on a $1 million bond.
“Thanks to the prompt attention of both our patrol unit and our detective bureau, we were able to quickly apprehend the suspect,” said Assistant Chief James Nardozzi. “This is a tragic result from a personal dispute.”
Overall, violence and property crime continue go down in Bridgeport. In 2014, Bridgeport experienced a 3.6 percent reduction in violent crime and a 4.9 percent drop in property crime compared to 2013, according to statistics compiled for the FBI’s Uniform Crime Report. In all, violent crime in Bridgeport is down by 30 percent since 2001. And, so far in 2015, violent crime has gone down by almost 16 percent compared to the first three months of 2014.
(Bridgeport Police Press Release)