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Police Identify 33-Year-Old Stamford Man Shot To Death In Bridgeport

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Bridgeport police have identified the 33-year-old Stamford man who was shot to death at McLevy Green in downtown Bridgeport early Thursday.

Max Antoine, a 33-year-old Stamford man, was shot to death early Thursday in downtown Bridgeport.

Max Antoine, a 33-year-old Stamford man, was shot to death early Thursday in downtown Bridgeport.

Photo Credit: GoFundMe
Max Antoine, a 33-year-old Stamford man, was shot to death early Thursday in downtown Bridgeport.

Max Antoine, a 33-year-old Stamford man, was shot to death early Thursday in downtown Bridgeport.

Photo Credit: Facebook

The victim, Max Antoine of Stamford, was shot in the torso and collapsed in the middle of McLevy Green, Bridgeport police Capt. Brian Fitzgerald said in a statement.

"Several gunshots were fired at this location, and a male victim identified as Max Antoine, 33, was struck by gunfire," Fitzgerald said. "Antoine collapsed in the middle of McLevy Park and was pronounced dead at the scene. Antoine sustained at least one gunshot wound to the torso." 

The shooting occurred at 12:35 a.m. Thursday, in the area of 202 State St., between Main Street and Broad Street, he said. 

Related story: Bridgeport Police Investigating Fatal Shooting Near McLevy Green

"Detectives have been interviewing witnesses and reviewing evidence recovered from the area," Fitzgerald said. "A crime scene was processed by the Bridgeport Police Department Identification Unit." 

A GoFundMe effort was launched Wednesday to pay for his memorial service. 

"We are truly saddened a father a son a brother an uncle and a friend was lost. We need your help and support," the GoFundMe said. (Click here to donate.)

Friends of Antoine mourned his death on social media. "What a tragedy. Another young black brother DEAD," said one Facebook post.

"Sad sad sad day. May you Rest In Peace my brother!!! Keep on smiling," said another post.

"I'm going to miss seeing you every week, always with a smile that lights up any room," said one more post on Facebook.

Bridgeport police detectives were on the scene into Thursday morning, gathering evidence, but all that remained by afternoon was police tape stuffed in a trash can. The streets around McLevy Green were closed during the morning commute. 

Police Chief Armando Perez said the unidentified man was shot while walking to his car after a party at an undisclosed location, the Connecticut Post said.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call Bridgeport police at 203-576-TIPS (8477).

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