BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — The Connecticut Office of Inspector General has released its preliminary report following an officer-involved shooting in Bridgeport early Saturday morning.
Police bodycam footage of the altercation that left an officer and a suspect hospitalized has also been released.
The Inspector General says that approximately 1 a.m. on Oct. 5, Bridgeport police officers Marie Cetti, Jesse Jimenz, Maria Canhassi and Jahmaine Mercer were dispatched to 147 Terry Place regarding an emotionally disturbed person at that location.
The report notes that upon their arrival, the officers encountered Huntley Jackson, a 45-year-old African American male. Officers were on the front porch of the residence and spoke to Jackson, who was standing in the front doorway, according to the Inspector General.
The report goes on to state that, at one point, Jackson brandished a knife, ran onto the front porch and attacked Officer Cetti, who was cut on her shoulder, head and neck. According to the Inspector General, Officer Jimenez then fired his weapon twice, striking Jackson in the torso.
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Officer Cetti and Jackson were both taken to St. Vincent’s Hospital for treatment. The Inspector General says Cetti was treated and released, while Jackson underwent surgery and is now in guarded but stable condition.
Jackson has been charged with criminal attempt to commit murder, first-degree assault and assault on a public safety officer. His bond was set at $750,000 at arraignment.
The Inspector General says all officers who responded were wearing bodycams that were activated during the incident.
One can click here to view a portion of Officer Cetti’s bodycam, here to see a portion of Officer Mercer’s bodycam and here to see a portion of Officer Jiminez’s bodycam.
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The Office of Inspector General says it is investigating the incident alongside the Connecticut State Police Western District Major Crime Squad, the Bridgeport Police Department and the Bridgeport Judicial District State’s Attorney’s Office.
As of Tuesday afternoon, the investigation remains ongoing.
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Dalton Zbierski is a digital content producer and writer at FOX61 News. He can be reached at dzbierski@FOX61.com.
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