Woman Killed In Bridgeport Died Of Gunshot Wound: Police

BRIDGEPORT, CT — The 24-year-old woman, who was killed Tuesday night in Bridgeport, died from a gunshot wound to the head, according to police.

Evelyn Rayo-Mairena was found unresponsive in the street on Black Rock Avenue at approximately 9:30 p.m.

Her one-year-old daughter was found unharmed on the front porch of a house, several yards from her mother's body, according to Bridgeport Police Det. Jeffrey Holtz. The child was left there by a suspect, and the girl has been reunited with a family member through the state Department of Children and Families.

Rayo-Mairena was a native of Nicaragua and lived on Black Rock Avenue with her daughter, Holtz said.

"A motive for the homicide is still being established," Holtz said in a statement. "Domestic violence is not being ruled out."

Homicide detectives "have developed strong leads and have received significant help from the community." A large amount of surveillance videos are being reviewed, and the detectives are making strong progress.

"The Bridgeport Police Department believes the homicide is an isolated incident and there is no danger to the general public," Holtz said.

Anyone with information about the crime is urged to contact the lead detective in the case, Elizabeth Santora of the Homicide Unit, at 203-581-5291.