On December 27, 2020, 28-year-old DaJuan Simmons, known to family and friends as Scooter, was found unconscious inside his car after a crash on Wood Avenue in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Officers who responded to reports of gunfire in the Norman Street area had to break a window to reach him and discovered multiple gunshot wounds to his head and torso. Paramedics transported Simmons to St. Vincent’s Medical Center, where he died about two hours later.

Police said preliminary evidence pointed to a targeted attack: another vehicle had reportedly pulled alongside Simmons’ car and an occupant opened fire. Detectives established a large crime scene on Wood Avenue and began an extensive investigation. Simmons’ aunt described him as a sweetheart who loved his family and helped others; the shooting was Bridgeport’s 24th homicide that year.

No arrests have been announced and no suspects have been publicly identified. Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact investigators. Is there anyone who knew DaJuan or who was in the Wood Avenue or Norman Street area that afternoon and can help?