Black man fatally shot by Connecticut police after armed altercation
A 39-year-old Black man, Dyshan Best, was fatally shot by a police officer in Bridgeport, Connecticut, on 31 March 2023. The incident occurred after officers responded to reports of a brawl involving firearms. Best, a truck driver visiting his hometown for a friend's funeral, was struck in the back during a foot chase.
The shooting took place when officers pursued Best following a call about an armed altercation. Officer Yoon Heo fired twice, hitting Best once after the man pulled out a 9 mm handgun. An ambulance arrived within 14 minutes but left the scene carrying a white officer, Erin Perrotta, who had been involved in the chase. Best was not transported until a second ambulance arrived roughly 10 minutes later.
He reached the hospital at 6:22 p.m. with injuries to his liver and right kidney. Despite medical efforts, he died at 7:41 p.m. while still undergoing treatment. His family later stated they believed he might have survived if the first ambulance had taken him instead. The Bridgeport Police Department's Internal Affairs Division launched its own investigation into the incident. A state inspector general's report did not conclude whether the delay in medical transport contributed to Best's death.
Best's death followed a confrontation where he was shot during a chase by officers. The case involved questions about emergency response times and the handling of medical aid. The police department's internal review remains ongoing.
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