Jahseim JaQuest Tawiia Cherry, a 22-year-old Black man and resident of New Haven, was shot on the morning of October 20, 2024. Bridgeport police responded around 11:20 a.m. to reports of a shooting on the 200 block of Goddard Avenue and found Cherry with a gunshot wound to the head. He was transported to a local hospital in critical condition and died several days later; the Bridgeport Police Department confirmed his passing and offered condolences to the family.

Detectives secured a crime scene on Goddard Avenue between Cogswell Street and Rockland Street, collected evidence, and spoke with potential witnesses. No suspect has been publicly identified, and no arrests have been announced. The investigation is active; anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Jeffrey Holtz at 203-581-5243 or leave an anonymous tip on the Bridgeport Police Tips line at 203-576-TIPS.

If anyone knew Jahseim or witnessed the shooting on October 20, did you see or hear anything that could help investigators?