Police: Miguel Rojas Wanted In Connection To Deadly Shooting In Bridgeport, Connecticut

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (CBSNewYork) -- Police are trying to find a man wanted in connection to a fatal shooting in Connecticut.

Officers were sent to West Avenue and West Liberty Street in Bridgeport around 9:20 p.m. Friday for a report of shots fired.

Miguel Rojas (Credit: Bridgeport Police)

When they arrived at the scene, they found 37-year-old Jalen Parilla, of Stratford, suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to a local hospital, where he died a short time later.

Witnesses told police Parilla was shot by 28-year-old Miguel Rojas, of Bridgeport. Rojas had allegedly been stalking Parilla and his girlfriend.

Authorities are searching for Rojas, who was last seen driving a 2018 Honda Accord with a Connecticut license plate reading AR78215.

Anyone who sees Rojas or has information on his whereabouts is asked to call 203-576-TIPS.

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