'A nightmare to watch.’ Family reacts to arrest of loved one's alleged killer caught on camera
Batista’s sister, Wisleidis Cruz, expressed immense relief and gratitude for the community's support, stating that the arrest brings a somber sense of justice and peace to their grieving family.
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The family of Nelson Manuel Batista, a 48-year-old disabled Bridgeport man, is speaking out after Jorge Luis Ortiz was arrested and charged with his murder following a random road rage shooting on Park Avenue.
A critical breakthrough occurred when a witness's dashboard camera captured a portion of the violent encounter, allowing police to identify and track down the suspect.
Ortiz, who has a prior murder conviction, was taken into custody on a $5 million bond on the exact day of Batista's funeral.
Batista’s sister, Wisleidis Cruz, expressed immense relief and gratitude for the community's support, stating that the arrest brings a somber sense of justice and peace to their grieving family.
"It was a nightmare to watch that video, but we are so grateful it led to an arrest."
The family has started a GoFundMe to help cover funeral expenses, and they thanked the community for their outpouring of support.
