Death by Cop  2021-2025

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Dyshan Best

Gender : Male

Age : 38

Race : Black

Date : 03/31/2025

Location : 1400 block of Kossuth Street

City : Bridgeport

County : Fairfield

State : Connecticut

Agency : Bridgeport Police Department

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during foot pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Bridgeport Police responded to a reported street fight involving armed individuals near East Main Street on March 31, 2025. Officers conducted a felony stop on a vehicle believed to be involved. A male exited the vehicle and ran. During the foot pursuit along the 1400 block of Kossuth Street, police shot and killed him. A firearm was recovered. The Connecticut Office of Inspector General and State Police Major Crimes Squad are investigating.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/fairfield/inspector-general-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-in-bridgeport/
https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-officer-shooting-kossuth-street-police-20251375.php
https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/police-shooting-under-investigation-bridgeport/3532380/