#Norwalk CT– Here is more info on that carjacking we reported the moment it happened:
The Detective Bureau is investigating a carjacking that occurred in the area of Ward Street and Random Road. An EverReady Taxi Cab was hijacked by a passenger who was armed with a handgun. The suspect was described as a black male 5’9” weighing 200lbs, approximately 50-years old, wearing a black short-sleeved shirt with a “Batman” symbol, blue jeans, a black baseball cap, and black shoes. A picture of the suspect is attached. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective John Sura at 203-854-3039 or by email at jsura@norwalkct.org.
2020-06-23 #Bridgeport @bptpolice– Special thanks to Captain Brian Fitzgerald for his professionalism in providing the information requested:
On June 23, 2020, at approximately 0040 hours, a 28-year-old male called police to report he was shot at the intersection Fairfield Avenue and Ellsworth Street. A motor vehicle accident was discovered by officers at this location with the victim seated in the driver’s seat, suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. The victim was transported to Bridgeport Hospital and then transferred to Yale-New Haven Hospital where his condition is listed as critical, but stable.
A crime scene was located on Hanson Street where detectives determined the shooting actually occurred. The victim fled the area after being shot and subsequently was involved in a single-car motor vehicle accident where he was found by officers.
On June 23, 2020 at 1116 hours, police dispatch began receiving calls of shots fired in the area of 379 Dover Street. Officers arriving on the scene found a 32-year-old male shot in the leg at this location. The victim was transported by medics to Bridgeport Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. A preliminary investigation suggests that the shooting was the result of a neighbor dispute. Detectives and officers received information that the shooting suspect was still inside his residence at 381 Dover Street. Officers secured the premises and the police Emergency Services Unit was requested to the scene. Attempts to contact occupants inside the house were unsuccessful. After approximately one hour, officers from the Emergency Services Unit detained a male who emerged from the home. This person was determined not to be the shooting suspect. The home was cleared and secured by officers. Both shooting investigations are ongoing.
Homicide victim identification:
The victim killed at Fairfield Avenue/ Albion Street is identified as Eugene Stinson, 18 of Bridgeport.
The victim killed at 750 William Street is identified as Wayne Wollcock, 52 of unknown address.
2020-06-23@4:00AM–Tweeting out information like President Trump, the Bridgeport Police Tweeted: “At 0040hrs a ShotSpotter activation went off in the area of Ellsworth and Fairfield Ave. BPD has confirmed a party was shot while driving in his vehicle. Party is alert and talking. BPD investigating.”
2020-06-23–#Bridgeport CT– @bptpolice– Last night one of our Citizen Network reporters reported about shots fired on Hansen Avenue. I requested info three times and three times the request was ignored.
There was also a Facebook report that I was trying to get a confirmation on that said”What began as a party shot in the leg in the 300th block of Dover St at 1116hrs. has ended up with the ESU making entry into a home in the same block in an attempt to detain the possible suspect(s). At this time 1 suspect detained, ESU still searching residence”.
Scott Appleby responded to my request as: “Updates on all preliminary events such as shooting Mr. Krauchick is placed on the BPD Twitter Feed. Once confirmed information, not speculated information is obtained we will send out an update.”‘
Attached is Bridgeport Police’s Tweets for the last 12 hours. No mention of the Hansen Avenue incident and no mention of the ESU incident other than “police activity” on Dover Street.
The Ganim administration now won’t even respond to requests for information. Rowena White, Joe Ganim’s Director of Communications, whose salary is $100,000 was copied in the emails and she has not responded back. Joe Ganim has three on his communication team and the Bridgeport Police have zero. The city has always had a communications spokesperson for the city. Ganim had one in his first year, but when that person resigned Ganim never replaced anyone for the position. I guess you don’t need to know…
2020-06-23@1:54pm–#Bridgeport CT– #ctfire– Firefighters are on scene of a structure fire on Colony Street. Firefighters confirm smoke coming from the attic.
2020-06-23@12:55pm–#Bridgeport CT– A child riding on a scooter collided with a car on Park Avenue near Washington Terrace. The child received a gash on her forehead.
#Stratford- Routine fingerprinting services for town residents will resume at the Stratford Police Department Identification and proof of residency will be required at the time of service. Face masks are required for anyone being fingerprinted. Fingerprinting services will be limited to the below listed days and times. Monday 6-8 p.m. Tuesday 9-11 a.m. Wednesday 6-8 p.m. Thursday 9-11 a.m. Saturday 9-11 a.m. Pistol permit fingerprinting will still be by appointment only as per the permit application. Board of Education fingerprinting will be scheduled and coordinated through the application process with the BOE.
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2020-06-23@10:45pm–Police are reporting their 2nd homicide of the day, #8 of the year. Police dispatch received a report of shots fired and a possible victim shot at 750 William Street. Officers arriving on the scene located a 53-year-old male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to Bridgeport Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival. Detectives are processing a crime scene at this location, and are working to determine a motive for the shooting. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call Detective Heanue at 203-581-5242 or the Bridgeport Police Tips Line at 203-576-TIPS. The identity of the victim is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
2020-06-23 @1:28am–#Bridgeport CT– DoingItLocal Citizen Network reporter Angel is reporting a shooting on Hansen Avenue. No word on any injuries, I’m sure a press release will be in about 8 hours.
If you see something, post something! Don’t let the mayor silence the violent news in the city. Post it on my Facebook wall, message me, or email me at Steve@DoingItLocal.com
2020-06-22@ 5:27pm — A police press release at 10:51pm said police dispatch received reports of shots fired in the area of 533 Harral Avenue. Officers responding to the scene located two victims suffering from gunshot wounds. A thirteen-year-old female was shot once in the back and a twenty-three-year-old male was shot in the leg. Both injuries are considered non-life-threatening. Both victims were transported to St. Vincent’s Medical Center for treatment.
An earlier press release said a gunshot victim arrived at St. Vincent’s Hospital at 12:59pm but the location of the shooting is not known.
Anyone who has information about either incident is asked to call Bridgeport Police at 203-576-TIPS.
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