Investigation Continues In Police Killing Of Suspect In Bridgeport

BRIDGEPORT, CT — The investigation into the killing of Dyshan Best, 39, by Bridgeport Police Officer Yoon Heo on Monday is continuing, according to Connecticut Inspector General Robert Devlin Jr.

Devlin released preliminary findings in the case, writing that Best "displayed an object that appeared to be a gun in his right hand" before Heo shot him, which followed a foot chase on Kossuth Street in Bridgeport.

A Highpoint Compact 9mm handgun was found on the ground next to Best, who was taken to Bridgeport Hospital, where he underwent surgery but was pronounced dead Monday night.

From Devlin's preliminary report:

At the time of this incident, Officers Perrotta and Heo were equipped with body-worn cameras that were activated. To view the relevant portion of Officer Perrotta’s body-worn camera recording, click here. To view the relevant portion of Officer Heo’s body-worn camera, click here. The Citgo Station on the corner of Boston Avenue and Beecher Street had a surveillance camera that recorded a portion of the pursuit. To view a slow-motion version of this recording, click here.

The officers involved in the case have been placed on administrative leave while the investigation is underway.

During a news conference Friday, Bridgeport Police Chief Roderick Porter said that while he is not conducting the investigation and has not come to any conclusions, the actions of the officers involved "appeared to be in line with the training" as it relates to the use of force.

Best's family has retained attorney Darnell Crosland, and is reportedly calling for justice, according to the Connecticut Post.

"This was avoidable," Best's niece, Tatiana Barrett, told the publication.