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Bridgeport Police
A 24-year-old man is in critical condition after he was shot in the head in Bridgeport on Wednesday morning.
Police officers responded to the 1200 block of Iranistan Avenue at 9:20 a.m. to investigate a shooting and found the victim, a Bridgeport man. He was taken to an area hospital, where he is listed in critical condition, according to police.
Officers arrested a suspect within minutes of the shooting, police said.
Hommy Rodriguez, 45, of Bridgeport was arrested and charged with criminal attempted murder, first-degree assault, and criminal possession of a firearm. He was held on $1.5 million bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday.
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