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Bridgeport Police Shooting: Justified Action Sparks Family Outrage

3/12/2026

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Dyshan Best, 39, was shot by police in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
The first ambulance was diverted to transport a police officer, Erin Perrotta, who had a "mild anxiety attack."
A state investigation concluded the shooting was justified because Best was armed and posed a threat.
The Bridgeport Police Department is conducting its own investigation into the incident.
Best's niece seeks justice for her uncle.

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Story summary

Dyshan Best, 39, was shot by police in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
The first ambulance was diverted to transport a police officer, Erin Perrotta, who had a "mild anxiety attack."
A state investigation concluded the shooting was justified because Best was armed and posed a threat.
The Bridgeport Police Department is conducting its own investigation into the incident.
Best's niece seeks justice for her uncle.