Feds: 8 Bridgeport gang members charged in 6 homicides
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A file photo of a Bridgeport, Conn., police vehicle.Christian Abraham / Hearst Connecticut Media
BRIDGEPORT Eight alleged city gang members have been charged by a federal indictment this week in connection with homicides, attempted homicides, racketeering and drug trafficking, prosecutors announced Thursday.
A federal grand jury in New Haven on Monday returned the indictment, which was unsealed Thursday.
The indictment was the culmination of an ongoing investigation into gang-related drug trafficking and violence in Bridgeport.
Charged by the indictment are Keishawn Donald, 20, Trevon “Tre” Wright, 19, Kyran Dangerfield, 24, Eric “Heavyweight Champ” Hayes, 24, Travon “Budda” Jones, 19, Tyrone “Ty Ralph Lauren” Moore, 19, Charles “30 Cal” Anthony Bonilla, 22, and Harry “Bookie” Batchelor, 24.