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Police captain accused of using anti-gay slur in front of over 50 fellow officers
Summary by LGBTQ News Editorial Desk Alex Bollinger , as published by LGBTQ Nation
· July 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The incident allegedly occurred on July 12 during a heated conversation involving several officers.
A police captain in Bridgeport is facing accusations of using an anti-gay slur in front of colleagues. The incident allegedly occurred on July 12 during a heated conversation involving several officers. Details of the incident are available through emails submitted to City Attorney Tyisha Toms.
The accusation was made by Captain Lonnie Blackwell against fellow Captain Kevin Gilleran. Further information on the incident and the city's response can be found through the CT Post, which reported on the emails and the city attorney's response to the accusation.
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Category: rights Published: July 24, 2026 Source: LGBTQ Nation Reading time: 1 min
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