#Bridgeport CT–Homicide Detective Thomas Harper’s investigation identifies Joe Parker III, a resident of apartment 14 in building 86, Success Village, as the suspect responsible for the fatal fire. Parker is charged with 2 counts of Manslaughter in the 2nd Degree and has a $750,000 bond. His arraignment is scheduled for September 8, 2023, in Bridgeport Superior Court.
This is the city’s 15th and 16th homicide for 2023.
DoingItLocal is run by Steve Krauchick. Steve has always had interest with breaking news even as an early teen, opting to listen to the Watergate hearings instead of top 40 on the radio. His interest in news spread to become the communities breaking news leader in Connecticut’s Fairfield County. He strongly believes that the public has right to know what is happening in their backyard and that government needs to be transparent. Steve also likes promoting local businesses.
