BRIDGEPORT, CT - A man in his forties allegedly murdered a well-respected firefighter when he found the man in bed with his ex-girlfriend after breaking into her home.
Jabari Bush, 41, stands accused of murder, home invasion, and criminal possession of a firearm in the fatal shooting of 41-year-old Terrence Cramer, according to a Facebook post from the Stratford Police Department (SPD).
Officers responded at 1:44 a.m. on Saturday, March 28, to a home on Feeley Street, where they found Cramer "bleeding heavily from a gunshot wound." Paramedics pronounced him dead a short time later. Bush was arrested later that day after a brief vehicle pursuit.
According to a probable cause affidavit reviewed by Law & Crime, Bush's ex-girlfriend told police she was asleep in bed with Cramer when she was "awakened by someone inside her bedroom," whom she believed to be Bush.
She said Bush shouted something to the effect of "you're here with another man!" before he punched her in the face, the affidavit stated. The woman said that she saw "sparks" as if a gun had gone off. She then heard Cramer yell, "I just got shot!"
Cramer suffered a gunshot wound to his right inner thigh and was lying in a pool of blood when police arrived on the scene. Investigators reviewed Ring doorbell camera footage that "clearly identifies Bush" as the man standing in front of the door throughout the night.
He allegedly entered the apartment through an unlocked door. The woman told police she dated Bush for about five years, but the relationship ended in March 2025. They then dated on and off until January of this year before she dumped him for good. In February, she started a relationship with Cramer.
She said Bush began calling her incessantly in March, which caused her to block his number while she also ignored his Facebook messages. Bush also allegedly showed up at her work one day, and when she ignored him, he began to "yell at her angrily," according to the affidavit.
Cramer served in the Bridgeport Fire Department for nearly a decade. "Chief Edwards and the members of the Bridgeport Fire Department are deeply saddened by the tragic passing of Firefighter Terrence Cramer," the agency said in a statement.
"Firefighter Cramer served the City of Bridgeport with dedication and honor for 9.5 years, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to protecting the lives and safety of others. Firefighter Cramer was not only a valued member of our department but also a friend, colleague, and public servant who will be greatly missed. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Firefighter Cramer's family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time."
Bush remains incarcerated on a $3 million bond. His next court date is set for April 14.
Jabari Bush, 41, stands accused of murder, home invasion, and criminal possession of a firearm in the fatal shooting of 41-year-old Terrence Cramer, according to a Facebook post from the Stratford Police Department (SPD).
Officers responded at 1:44 a.m. on Saturday, March 28, to a home on Feeley Street, where they found Cramer "bleeding heavily from a gunshot wound." Paramedics pronounced him dead a short time later. Bush was arrested later that day after a brief vehicle pursuit.
According to a probable cause affidavit reviewed by Law & Crime, Bush's ex-girlfriend told police she was asleep in bed with Cramer when she was "awakened by someone inside her bedroom," whom she believed to be Bush.
She said Bush shouted something to the effect of "you're here with another man!" before he punched her in the face, the affidavit stated. The woman said that she saw "sparks" as if a gun had gone off. She then heard Cramer yell, "I just got shot!"
Cramer suffered a gunshot wound to his right inner thigh and was lying in a pool of blood when police arrived on the scene. Investigators reviewed Ring doorbell camera footage that "clearly identifies Bush" as the man standing in front of the door throughout the night.
He allegedly entered the apartment through an unlocked door. The woman told police she dated Bush for about five years, but the relationship ended in March 2025. They then dated on and off until January of this year before she dumped him for good. In February, she started a relationship with Cramer.
She said Bush began calling her incessantly in March, which caused her to block his number while she also ignored his Facebook messages. Bush also allegedly showed up at her work one day, and when she ignored him, he began to "yell at her angrily," according to the affidavit.
Cramer served in the Bridgeport Fire Department for nearly a decade. "Chief Edwards and the members of the Bridgeport Fire Department are deeply saddened by the tragic passing of Firefighter Terrence Cramer," the agency said in a statement.
"Firefighter Cramer served the City of Bridgeport with dedication and honor for 9.5 years, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to protecting the lives and safety of others. Firefighter Cramer was not only a valued member of our department but also a friend, colleague, and public servant who will be greatly missed. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Firefighter Cramer's family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time."
Bush remains incarcerated on a $3 million bond. His next court date is set for April 14.
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