Officer Diverts Ambulance From Shot Man

A state investigation in Connecticut revealed that Dyshan Best, 39, who was shot by police on March 31, 2025, in Bridgeport, experienced a 10-minute delay in ambulance transport after an officer involved in the incident took the first arriving ambulance. The report, released this week by Connecticut's inspector general, found the shooting of Best, who was fleeing with a gun, to be justified. However, it highlighted that the initial ambulance, which arrived 14 minutes post-shooting at 6:02 PM, transported Officer Erin Perrotta, who reported a "mild anxiety attack" and was described as "visibly hysterical." Best, who sustained severe internal injuries, was transported by a second ambulance that arrived at 6:12 PM, reaching the hospital at 6:22 PM. He died at 7:41 PM during treatment for liver and kidney damage. The report did not conclude whether the delay contributed to Best's death. Best's family expressed anger and sadness, believing he could have survived with earlier medical attention. The Bridgeport police department stated its internal affairs division would investigate the matter.