Month: July 2017

Bridgeport News: Police Investigate 14th Homicide

#Bridgeport CT-- Around 3pm Bridgeport Police were called to a report of man shot behind an apartment building on Stratford Avenue.  Police have identified the victim as Chaz Rogers, age 37.  He was shot several times including one to the head.  He was pronounced dead at Bridgeport Hospital.  Police have no suspects at this time.  If you have any information you can confidentially call police at 203-576-TIPS.  

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Bridgeport News: Drowning Victim Recovered

At approximately 0927 hours on Saturday, 7-1-17, Bridgeport Police responded to the Ferry Access Road on the report of a body in the water.   Within minutes of receiving this call the victim was recovered by on-duty Officers assigned to the Bridgeport Police Harbor Unit.   Bridgeport Fire Department also provided support and assistance onsite with recovery.  The deceased victim recovered at the end of the public safety dock.   The victim is described as an Asian Male. No further ID available at this time.  AwaitingMedical Examiner report to determine / confirm cause of death.   BPD Detectives Bureau personnel are investigating - this is an active investigation.  Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call 203-576-TIPS.

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