Bridgeport Police Seek Leads in Unsolved 2020 Homicide

Detectives have persons of interest in the execution-style killing of Heriberto Marquez on his 30th birthday.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 2:53am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a spent shell casing on a dark, textured surface, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually representing the evidence in an unsolved murder investigation.A renewed push for public tips aims to crack an unsolved 2020 homicide case in Bridgeport, Connecticut.Bridgeport Today

The Bridgeport Police Homicide Unit is asking the public for any new information related to the unsolved murder of Heriberto Marquez, who was shot and killed in an execution-style attack near the corner of Iranistan Avenue and Hanover Street shortly before midnight on August 29, 2020, which would have been his 30th birthday. Detectives have identified persons of interest in the case, which was previously featured in the department's cold case video series.

Why it matters

Unsolved homicides can leave communities on edge and erode public trust in law enforcement, so the Bridgeport Police are making a renewed push to generate leads and bring closure to Marquez's family and friends. The case has remained open for over 5 years, and any new information from the public could help investigators make a breakthrough.

The details

Heriberto Marquez was shot and killed in an execution-style attack near the corner of Iranistan Avenue and Hanover Street in Bridgeport, Connecticut shortly before midnight on August 29, 2020, which would have been his 30th birthday. Detectives have identified persons of interest in the case, but no arrests have been made. The Marquez homicide was previously featured in the second episode of the Bridgeport Police Department's "Park City Confidential" cold case video series in 2024.

  • Heriberto Marquez was killed on August 29, 2020, shortly before midnight.
  • The Marquez homicide case was featured in the second episode of the Bridgeport Police Department's "Park City Confidential" cold case video series in 2024.

The players

Heriberto Marquez

A 29-year-old Bridgeport resident who was shot and killed in an execution-style attack on what would have been his 30th birthday.

Bridgeport Police Homicide Unit

The investigative division of the Bridgeport Police Department that is seeking new information from the public to help solve Marquez's unsolved murder.

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What’s next

Detectives are hoping that renewed public attention on the case will generate new leads that could help them identify and apprehend the person or persons responsible for Heriberto Marquez's murder.

The takeaway

This unsolved homicide case highlights the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in obtaining justice for victims and their families, even years after a tragic incident. The Bridgeport community is being called upon to come forward with any information that could help solve this cold case and provide closure.