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Suspect in critical condition after stabbing officer in Bridgeport

BRIDGEPORT, CT (WFSB) – Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting that left a suspect in critical condition.

On Saturday, police responded at 1 a.m. to reports of an emotionally disturbed person in the 100 block of Terry Place.

Upon arrival, officers found a male suspect armed with a knife, which led to the shooting.

The suspect, identified as 45-year-old Huntley Jackson of Bridgeport, stabbed an officer multiple times in the shoulder, neck and head.

Jackson and the officer were transported to Saint Vincent’s Hospital, where the suspect remains in critical condition.

The officer was released from the hospital.

He has been arrested and charged with several crimes, including attempted murder, first-degree assault, assault on a public safety officer, second-degree menacing, resisting arrest and carrying a dangerous weapon. His bail has been set at $1 million.

On Saturday, police responded to reports of an emotionally disturbed person in the 100...
On Saturday, police responded at 1 a.m. to reports of an emotionally disturbed person in the 100 block of Terry Place.(WFSB)

The incident is currently under investigation by the Office of the Inspector General, the Connecticut State Police Western District Major Crime Squad and the Office of the State’s Attorney for the Judicial District of Bridgeport.

The officer involved in the shooting has been placed in a modified position under headquarters pending the outcome of the investigation.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Inspector General’s office at 203-806-1595.

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