Richard A. McDonald Jr., 22, was fatally shot on July 4, 2019, at the Charles F. Greene Homes housing complex in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He was reportedly socializing with friends behind one of the buildings when an individual approached and fired multiple shots at close range, striking him in the forehead. McDonald was taken to St. Vincent’s Medical Center, where he died of his injuries.

Bridgeport police used surveillance footage of a silver sedan getaway vehicle and witness testimony to identify a suspect. On November 14, 2019, 20-year-old Charles Ant Bonilla of Stratford was arrested and charged with McDonald’s murder, plus carrying a pistol without a permit, unlawful discharge of a firearm, and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. Authorities reported Bonilla allegedly admitted to the shooting in the days after the incident.

Federal prosecutors later reported McDonald was a member or associate of the GHB/Hotz gang and that his killing was connected to ongoing violence with a rival group; Bonilla was identified as a member or associate of the East End gang. McDonald had a prior conviction and had been released from prison shortly before the shooting after serving time for possession of narcotics with intent to sell.

Anyone with information about McDonald, his activities in Bridgeport, or the events that day is asked to come forward.