Evelyn Rayo-Mairena Death and Obituary – Bridgeport Police officers discovered 24-year-old Evelyn Rayo-Mairena injured and unresponsive on Black Rock Avenue at approximately 9:30 p.m. Tuesday night. Emergency responders transported Rayo-Mairena to St. Vincent’s Hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. Authorities have classified the death as a homicide and are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragic event.
Officers were initially dispatched to Black Rock Avenue in response to a report of an abandoned child on a house’s front porch. Upon arrival, they located the child and, a short distance away, found the mother, Evelyn Rayo-Mairena, lying on the street with severe injuries. The child was transported to Bridgeport Hospital for evaluation. The condition of the child has not been publicly disclosed, though police confirmed the child was being cared for safely.
Bridgeport Police Department has not released specific details about the victim’s injuries. However, EMS and first responders reportedly worked for roughly 20 minutes on-site to stabilize Rayo-Mairena before she was transported to the hospital in cardiac arrest. Despite their efforts, she succumbed to her injuries.
Homicide detectives immediately took over the investigation and have been working throughout the night, following multiple leads. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner was scheduled to perform an autopsy on Rayo-Mairena Wednesday morning to determine the precise cause of death. Detectives are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact lead Homicide Detective Elizabeth Santora at (203) 581-5291.
The Bridgeport community has been shaken by this tragic incident, as questions linger about what led to the fatal attack. Police continue to search for potential witnesses and are asking anyone with knowledge of the events leading up to the tragedy to come forward. Investigators have emphasized that the case is ongoing and are carefully reviewing all evidence to identify the responsible party.
Rayo-Mairena, a young resident of Bridgeport, leaves behind family, friends, and a child who now faces life without a mother. Authorities have requested that the public respect the privacy of the grieving family as they navigate this profound loss.
Bridgeport Police continue to emphasize their commitment to public safety, particularly in cases involving violence against women and children. Community members are encouraged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity that may assist investigators in bringing justice for Evelyn Rayo-Mairena.