I received this email but didn't immediately post because not many in our viewership have Comcast. But at 11:30pm I got a phone call. Why call so late and scare viewers thinking something happened to a loved one? Way to go State of CT! We have received reports from COMCAST (Voice Over IP) phone customers may be having difficulties dialing 9-1-1 emergency number across the state. If you have an emergency please try 911 first. If you experience difficulties placing a 9-1-1 emergency call and have a 9-1-1 emergency, you can use a mobile device or please contact your local police or fire department by dialing their local number. You can also use TEXT-TO-911 from your mobile device. Thank…
Bridgeport News: Suspects Captured In Courthouse Shooting
2020-01-27@3:00PMish-- #Bridgeport CT-- Police located the car wanted in this afternoon's courthouse shooting on North Avenue and engaged them in pursuit. The pursuit came to an end on Pine Street (off Fairfield Avenue) . A number of suspects were apprehended and as far as I know at this time one suspect is still at large. If I get an update I will post to this thread.
Bridgeport News: Shootout At The Courthouse
Bridgeport Police Statement: At approximately 12:15pm this afternoon, dispatch received notification of shots fired outside of the courthouse on Golden Hill Street. 4 individuals were sitting in a car outside of the courthouse at Golden Hill. An assailant with a gun shot at the individuals in the vehicle --- 3 OF THE INDIVIDUALS in the vehicle ran into the courthouse for cover. A 4TH INDIVIDUAL, the driver of the vehicle, also sustained a gunshot wound and was taken to the hospital. All four individuals are in the care of medics at St. Vincent’s and Bridgeport Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. This continues to be an active scene that is being processed. While this is an active scene, BPD reports there is no immediate threat…
Bridgeport News: ANOTHER Gunshot Victim
2020-01-27@12:40am--#Bridgeport CT-- ANOTHER gunshot victim just arrived at Bridgeport Hospital by private vehicle. So far it does not know where it occurred. A person has shot at PT Barnum an hour ago but we cannot confirm this is one and the same. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: 2 Shot-1 Dies In Greene Homes Shooting
2020-01-26 @ 5:37pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Bridgeport Police were notified via Shot Spotter of shots fired on Highland Avenue. Officers responded to the scene and located a male victim down on Highland Avenue adjacent to building #5 of Greene Homes, and a second victim down inside the Greene Homes complex. The first victim identified as Myreke Kenion, 18 was shot at least once and was transported to St. Vincent's Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries. The second victim, a 21 year old male was transported to Bridgeport Hospital and underwent surgery for gunshot wounds to the chest and leg. Detectives attempted to speak to the surviving victim, but his father refused to allow police to talk to him. Detectives are…
Bridgeport News: Store Robbed-Suspect Arrested
2020-01-26@11:14pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Brother's Market at 500 Park Avenue was robbed by a hammer-wielding suspect. Police located and arrested the suspect near Julio's Famous Pizza down the street. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Shots Fired- Casings Found
UPDATE: The victim showed up at Bridgeport Hospital at 12:40am with unknown injuries. 2020-01-26@11:04pm--#Bridgeport CT-- The shot spotter activated at PT Barnum near buildings 4 and 5. Witnesses said a passenger in a white sedan started firing at a man in a gray hoodie. Police are on scene and have only located shell casings. The hospitals currently check clear of any RECENT gunshot victims.
Bridgeport News: Water Main Break
2020-01-26@10:38pm--There is a water main break on Park Avenue at Cottage Street. Park Avenue has been closed at Lewis and Hanover Street. Police just expanded the street closures to Prospect Street and State Street Police press release says a road collapse is possible.
Bridgeport News: Another Person Shot
2020-01-26@8:11pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A person has been shot in the backyard of a home in the 70 block of Sheridan Street. Police have confirmed the shooting but had no further details.
Bridgeport News: Deliveryperson Robbed
2020-01-26@7:55pm---#Bridgeport CT-- A deliveryperson was robbed at PT Barnum Housing near/in building two. The driver fled and called the police at the restaurant. This news report is made possible by: