Crime & Safety
Teenager Forced To Strip Naked Before He Was Shot, Bridgeport Police Say: Report
Police said the teen dragged himself to the door of a housing complex to yell for help, but died before medics arrived.
BRIDGEPORT, CT — A city teenager was forced to strip naked before he was shot in the Green Homes housing project Wednesday, reports the Connecticut Post. The city's 21st homicide claimed the life of 18-year-old Jeri Kollock, according to police.
Bridgeport Police Detective Lt. Christopher Lamaine said in a statement that Kollock was forced to strip naked, then was shot multiple times while into the basement of the building. He managed to drag himself to the door and called for help, but died before medics arrived.
Police responded to two shootings at the Green Homes housing project in May.
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