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Video: Bridgeport News: 3 Sent To Hospital After Shooting Outside Pleasant Moments

UPDATE: Bridgeport Police Press Release: Early this morning, the Bridgeport Police Department responded to a non-fatal shooting incident in which two people were shot, and one injured. At 2:05 a.m., police officers responded to a call about an alleged shooting incident in the area of William St. & Crescent Ave. Upon arrival, police officers found two victims suffering from gunshot wounds, and another victim who suffered non-weapon induced injuries to the head. The first victim, a 25 year-old male, suffered a gunshot wound to the left foot. He was taken to Bridgeport Hospital where he is currently in stable condition. A second victim, a 23 year-old female, suffered gunshot wounds to the back and leg. She was also taken to…

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Bridgeport News: Structure Fire

On September 9, 2015 at 6:43 a.m., firefighters responded to a call regarding smoke in the area of Berkshire Ave. and Pembroke St.  At the scene, firefighters found a multi-family home at 511 Berkshire Ave. The rear of the building had heavy fire on all three floors. Four civilians exited the building shortly after firefighters arrived. Firefighters then performed a search of the building and found no one inside. Firefighters fought the fire for a time until crews had to be pulled out for an exterior operation.  Once the fire was under control, firefighters returned to the inside of the building to extinguish the remaining fire. More than 30 firefighters were dispatched to tackle the fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation. No injuries…

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