Bridgeport Teen Arrested for Firing Handgun During Trumbull Mall Dispute

The 13-year-old suspect faces multiple charges, including attempted assault and reckless endangerment.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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A 13-year-old Bridgeport resident has been arrested for allegedly firing a handgun during a dispute inside the Trumbull Mall in late December. The teen was charged with first-degree attempted assault, illegal discharge of a firearm, and first-degree reckless endangerment, among other related charges. Police executed a search warrant at the teen's home and recovered two handguns.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the ongoing challenge of gun violence involving minors in public spaces, raising concerns about youth access to firearms and the need for enhanced safety measures in shopping malls and other community hubs.

The details

According to police, the teen was one of several teenagers involved in a dispute inside the Trumbull Mall on December 26. During the argument, the 13-year-old suspect allegedly displayed a handgun and fired at least one shot, though no one was injured. The teen fled the scene but was later arrested near his home in Bridgeport. Police executed a search warrant at the teen's residence and recovered two handguns, the origins of which they are still investigating.

  • The incident occurred on December 26, 2025 inside the Trumbull Mall.
  • The teen was arrested on February 6, 2026 around 8 a.m. near his home in Bridgeport.

The players

Trumbull Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that investigated the incident and made the arrest.

13-year-old Bridgeport resident

The juvenile suspect who was charged with first-degree attempted assault, illegal discharge of a firearm, and first-degree reckless endangerment.

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What’s next

The teen is scheduled to be arraigned in Bridgeport juvenile court. Police are also working to determine the origin of the two handguns found at the teen's home and identify the owners.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the urgent need for comprehensive strategies to address youth access to firearms and prevent gun violence in public spaces, including enhanced security measures, youth intervention programs, and stronger regulations around firearm ownership and storage.