Stratford police officers responded to a report of a shooting at a residence on Feeley Street in Stratford Connecticut around 1:44 a.m. on Saturday March 28, 2026. Upon arrival they found Bridgeport firefighter Terrence Cramer, 41, bleeding heavily from a gunshot wound inside the home.
Paramedics pronounced him dead a short time later at the scene. The incident occurred in a residential area of Stratford where officers quickly secured the property and began a homicide investigation with assistance from multiple agencies including New Haven Seymour Shelton Derby and Connecticut State Police.
The victim Terrence Cramer was an active-duty Bridgeport firefighter who had served the city for nearly ten years. He was a dedicated father of three and a fourth-generation firefighter whose family includes former fire battalion chiefs and a past CFD commissioner. Colleagues remembered him as a committed public servant who brought bravery and leadership to every call. His death has left the Bridgeport Fire Department and the broader community in profound mourning over the loss of a heroic first responder.
The suspect was identified as 41-year-old Jabari Bush of West Haven. Bush fled the scene after the shooting but was located in Derby following a brief motor vehicle pursuit. He was arrested without further incident and charged with murder home invasion and criminal possession of a firearm. Bush is being held on a two-million-dollar bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Monday March 30. He had prior convictions from the early 2000s including first-degree assault with a firearm.
The shooting at the Feeley Street residence has prompted an outpouring of grief from the Bridgeport Fire Department where Chief Edwards and members expressed deep sadness over the tragic passing of Firefighter Terrence Cramer. The department has coordinated with Stratford police to support the investigation while honoring Cramer’s service and sacrifice. Tributes from colleagues and residents have highlighted his dedication to protecting others and the personal impact of his loss on his family and the firefighting community.
Stratford Police Department detectives continue their investigation into the March 28 shooting on Feeley Street with the case now involving the arrest of Jabari Bush. Authorities have urged anyone with information or video from the area around 1:44 a.m. to contact the department to assist the ongoing probe. The incident appears isolated to the residence with no ongoing threat identified to the public in Stratford.
The Bridgeport and Stratford communities have rallied in support of Cramer’s family with flags lowered and public statements emphasizing the bravery of first responders. As the legal proceedings against Bush advance the focus remains on honoring Terrence Cramer’s legacy of service and providing justice for his loved ones following the fatal shooting at the Feeley Street home in Stratford Connecticut.
