Crime & Safety
Arrest Made After Man Murdered, Set On Fire In Bridgeport: Report
A man was found with a gunshot wound in a burning car back in June, and arrest has been made in the case.
BRIDGEPORT, CT — City police arrested a suspect in a June 7 murder where a man was found in a burning car with a gunshot wound, reports News 12. Anthony Reeves, 34, was charged with murder and arson in connection with the crime.
Jason Nieves, 28, of Bridgeport was identified as the victim. It was the 13th homicide in the city this year.62-year-old Larry Tinsley, also known as "Love", was arrested Thursday in connection with the murder earlier this month.
Read more from News 12 here.
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