On Saturday, February 4, 2023, a dispute between two brothers resulted in a stabbing that left a teenager wounded. Trumbull Police arrested a Bridgeport man after he stabbed his younger brother as both were leaving the Trumbull Mall. Jovanie Hall, age 18, of Glen Circle, Bridgeport, was taken into police custody at his residence a short time after the incident.
At approximately 8:00 PM, Hall drove to the Trumbull Mall to pick up his brothers, and as they were walking in the parking lot, Hall began stabbing the sixteen (16) year old victim. Their other sibling intervened by grabbing Hall, allowing the victim to escape the attack and run back inside of the mall before police were contacted. Hall then fled the scene prior to police arrival.
Several Trumbull police officers, who were patrolling inside the mall, were notified of the assault and responded immediately and administered medical care to the victim.
The sixteen (16) year-old victim sustained multiple stab wounds, causing serious injuries so Trumbull EMS responded and transported him to St. Vincent’s Hospital for treatment. Hall sustained minor lacerations to his hand. No other injuries were reported.
Hall was charged with Assault 1st, Carrying a Dangerous Weapon and Breach of Peace. He was held on a $250,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in Bridgeport Superior court on February 6, 2023.
Trumbull Police have maintained an increased presence at the mall in recent weeks due to a series of incidents involving groups of disorderly youths who have caused disturbances, most often on weekends. Additional officers will remain posted at the mall into the coming weeks.