Bridgeport Police Shooting: Dyshan Best Waited 10 Extra Minutes for Medical Care Following Officer Anxiety Incident.

Bridgeport Police Shooting, Dyshan Best Waited 10 Extra Minutes for Medical Care Following Officer Anxiety Incident.

BRIDGEPORT, Connecticut — A newly released state investigation has shed light on the tragic circumstances surrounding the death of Dyshan Best, 39, who was shot by police while fleeing officers last year. According to the report, Best had to wait an additional 10 minutes for medical attention after an officer experiencing a “mild anxiety attack” took the first ambulance that arrived at the scene.

The inspector general’s report confirmed that the shooting was justified, noting that Best, who was Black, was armed during the foot chase and that the pursuing officer had reason to fear for their safety. Best sustained severe internal injuries when he was shot in the back on March 31, leaving him critically wounded and bleeding before medical personnel could attend to him.

The first ambulance arrived at 6:02 p.m., roughly 14 minutes after the shooting, but at the urging of fellow officers, it transported Officer Erin Perrotta — a white officer involved in the chase — who reportedly declined treatment, stating, “I am fine, I just needed to get out of here.” Paramedics described Perrotta as “visibly hysterical (crying and breathing rapidly) and had blood all over her uniform,” according to the report.

The incident has raised questions about emergency response priorities and whether delays in care may have contributed to Best’s death. Advocates and community members are calling for greater accountability in how medical resources are allocated in critical situations involving law enforcement. The report underscores the need for clear protocols to ensure that victims of police shootings receive immediate medical attention.