Report Raises Questions After Ambulance Transported Officer Instead of Shooting Victim

Report Raises Questions After Ambulance Delay in Bridgeport Police Shooting

A newly released report is raising serious questions about how emergency medical care was handled following a police shooting in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

The report centers on the death of Dyshan Best, a 39-year-old man who was shot by police during a chase last year.

According to investigators, the first ambulance that arrived at the scene did not transport Best to the hospital. Instead, it left the scene with a police officer who was experiencing an anxiety attack.

The officer, Erin Perrotta, reportedly told responders she was feeling overwhelmed and needed to leave the area. The report states she declined medical treatment but was still transported away from the scene in the ambulance.

As a result, Best had to wait approximately 10 minutes for another ambulance to arrive and provide medical assistance.

Paramedics treated him at the scene before transporting him to the hospital later that evening.

Medical Outcome and Investigation Findings

Best later died at the hospital from severe internal injuries. Medical reports indicated significant damage to organs including his liver and kidney.

Authorities determined that the police shooting itself was legally justified, stating that body-camera footage showed Best holding a firearm during the incident.

However, the report did not determine whether the delay in medical transport contributed to his death. That unanswered question has become a major concern for Best’s family.

Family Seeking Answers

Family members of Best have expressed concern about the ambulance decision, questioning why the first available emergency vehicle was used to transport an officer who was not physically injured while the shooting victim remained at the scene.

The situation has sparked broader discussion about emergency response priorities and procedures following critical incidents involving law enforcement.

Officials say the department is reviewing the circumstances surrounding the response, including the ambulance transport decision.