Trending Now - Officer in Distress Diverted Ambulance Meant for Shooting Victim
WHO:
Dyshan Best, 39, the man shot by police.
Officer Erin Perrotta, involved in the foot chase.
Officer Yoon Heo, who fired his weapon.
Inspector General Eliot Prescott, who released the report.
Tatiana Barrett, Best's niece.
Shawnna White, spokesperson for Bridgeport police.
Joe Ganim, Mayor of Bridgeport.
Darnell Crosland, lawyer for Best's family.
WHAT:
The first ambulance was dispatched to the scene at 6:02 p.m. on March 31, 2025, but was used to transport Officer Erin Perrotta instead of Dyshan Best.
Best was brought to the hospital at 6:22 p.m., approximately 14 minutes after Perrotta arrived at the hospital.
Best died at 7:41 p.m. on March 31, 2025, while undergoing treatment for his injuries.
The report noted that Perrotta declined treatment in the ambulance, stating, "I am fine, I just needed to get out of here."
The second ambulance arrived at approximately 6:12 p.m. on March 31, 2025.
Dyshan Best was shot in the back by police while fleeing.
The first ambulance arrived at 6:02 p.m., 14 minutes after the shooting.
The first ambulance was used to transport Officer Perrotta instead of Best.
Best was brought to the hospital at 6:22 p.m., 14 minutes after Perrotta arrived.
Best died at 7:41 p.m. from injuries sustained in the shooting.
The report concluded the shooting was justified as Best had a gun.
Best's gunshot wound damaged his liver and right kidney.
Perrotta was described as "visibly hysterical" and had blood on her uniform.
WHERE:
Bridgeport, Connecticut, the location of the shooting and subsequent events.
WHEN:
The shooting occurred on March 31, 2025.
The report was released on March 12, 2026.
The first ambulance arrived at 6:02 p.m. on March 31, 2025.
The second ambulance arrived at approximately 6:12 p.m. on March 31, 2025.
WHY:
The report raised questions about the delay in ambulance response and whether it contributed to Best's death.
The shooting was deemed justified because Best was armed and posed a threat to Officer Heo.
HOW:
The series of events began with a 911 call reporting a brawl involving about 30 people, some armed, leading to police pursuit of Best.
Best was shot during a foot chase after he fled from police, pulling out a 9 mm handgun.
Officer Heo fired his weapon twice, striking Best once.
(UPDATED March 12, 2026 17:20 UTC)
A report has emerged detailing the tragic events surrounding the death of Dyshan Best, who was brought to the hospital at 6:22 p.m. on March 31, 2025, after a brawl involving around 30 people led to police pursuit. The first ambulance, dispatched at 6:02 p.m., transported Officer Erin Perrotta instead, who declined treatment, while Best arrived at the hospital about 14 minutes later and sadly died at 7:41 p.m. This has raised questions about the delay in ambulance response and its potential impact on Best's outcome.
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(UPDATED March 12, 2026 13:23 UTC)
In Bridgeport, Connecticut, a report released today reveals that Dyshan Best, who was shot in the back by police during a foot chase on March 31, 2025, died from his injuries later that evening. The report concluded that the shooting was justified, as Best was armed with a 9 mm handgun and posed a threat to Officer Yoon Heo, who fired his weapon twice, striking Best once. The first ambulance arrived 14 minutes after the shooting, but it transported Officer Erin Perrotta instead of Best, who was taken to the hospital 14 minutes later and pronounced dead at 7:41 p.m.