Bridgeport Man Killed, 2 Others Wounded In Stabbing Attack: Police

Published
June 22, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut
960 block of Laurel Avenue
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Incident type
Assault

Summary

Assault Bridgeport Connecticut in Bridgeport, Connecticut: Bridgeport police responded to the 960 block of Laurel Avenue at about 5 a.m. Monday after a 44-year-old man stabbed three family members at a residence, killing one and injuring two others. The suspect, identified as Whittingham, dropped the knife when ordered to do so but told officers they would have to shoot him and did not comply with additional commands. The deceased victim, Johnson, was transported by ambulance to Bridgeport Hospital and pronounced dead shortly after arrival; the two surviving victims underwent surgery later Monday morning.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Whittingham At-fault party

Original reporting

Bridgeport Man Killed, 2 Others Wounded In Stabbing Attack: Police | Bridgeport, CT Patch

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