2023-05-07@1:50am–#Bridgeport CT– There were shots fired at a Hookah lounge in the 1200 block of Main Street. Fortunately, no one was reported hit. A car full of clubgoers asked me why the police can’t do anything and I told them that I’ve been sounding the alarm that the police personnel have been diminishing for over 2 years now
Police identified the homicide victim as 37-year-old Baron Goulbourne of Bridgeport. They said On May 6, 2023, at approximately 11:10 pm, Bridgeport Police responded to the 1200 block of Park Avenue on a ShotSpotter activation. ShotSpotter is a gunshot detection system. Once gunshots are fired in an area covered by this service, police receive a notification within one minute directing them to the location of the gunfire.
At approximately 11:15 pm, responding Bridgeport Police Officers were given updated information via the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center (EOC). The EOC dispatcher advised officers they received information of party shot to death at 22 Vine Street.
Upon arrival officers located an unresponsive male laying on the ground just outside the gated parking lot of 22 Vine Street (Scotch Bonnett Studio). Medics arrived and pronounced the victim deceased.
The Detective Bureau Homicide Squad has responded and taken charge of the investigation. Detectives from the Identification Unit are currently processing the scene which will include the collection of several items of evidence. The victim has been identified as a 37-year-old Bridgeport man. The victim appears to be the primary target of this violent assault.
Anyone with information about this crime is asked to contact Detective Keith Hanson at 203-581-5243 or utilize the Bridgeport Police Tips Line at 203-576-TIPS.
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2023-05-06@11:15pm–#Bridgeport CT– At a very familiar area for shots fired at Park and Vine Street, this time the shots claimed a life. Witnesses told me they hear two shots fired. The man was found inside a silver SUV. Detectives and Police Chief Porter were on the scene investigating. This is still a very early investigation so there isn’t much more to report on at this time.
2023-05-06 (Saturday)@4:54am–#Bridgeport CT– A viewer sent in these photos of a crash with entrapment in the 2000 block of North Avenue. I reached out to the police for more info and the condition of the drivers but have not heard back at this time.
2023-05-07@2:03pm–#Bridgeport CT– #cttraffic– A multi-car crash on Route 8/25 southbound near exit 3. No word on injuries.
2023-05-06@11:47pm–#Bridgeport CT– Firefighters’ quick actions kept a fire on the third floor of a multi-family home in the 800 block of Maplewood from spreading to the other apartments. A person was thought to be trapped in the apartment but the person made it out safely. There are no reports of any injuries. The Red Cross was called to help with the person’s immediate needs.
2023-05-06@10:42pm–#Bridgeport Ct– Report of a 3 car accident with injuries on Warren Street.
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Sen. Tony Hwang on Apr. 21 had the opportunity to see compassion in action during a visit to Sacred Heart University’s Dr. Susan L. Davis, RN, & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing (DHCON) in Bridgeport/Fairfield.
“What I witnessed during a tour led by DHCON Dean Karen Daley and other dedicated clinical nursing faculty members has given me an even deeper appreciation for nursing educators and their selfless commitment to training and teaching our future workforce,” Sen. Hwang said. “My experience at DHCON also gave me hope for an industry which has endured – and met – so many challenges in the recent pandemic years.
Sacred Heart University is now using a $2.5 million grant to help grow and diversify the next generation of nurses.
There is a present obligation to perform a needs assessment for the clinical placements of our students who are required to have hands-on experience in a hospital setting. There are an insufficient number of clinical sites in the State of Connecticut, impacting enrollment of students greatly nationwide. While the pandemic increased the demand for nurses, its impact has limited access to clinical sites and contributed to the shortage. The unfortunate reality is that with a declining number of nurses, those that are working in hospitals are not able to dedicate enough time to teach students due to high patient volumes.
“It is essential to focus on solving the challenges of the nursing shortage collaboratively at both the state and discipline level,” said Dean Daley. “Sen. Hwang’s commitment to helping to solve this crisis makes me hopeful for innovative solutions that we can work on together across all sectors to ensure quality nursing education and care for all Connecticut citizens.”
“Nursing is a rewarding and societal essential career,” Sen. Hwang said. “It may also be a sensible second career choice for those who want to make a positive difference later in life. DHCON utilizes many new beneficial technologies that can’t be found in online class settings. Increasing the number of qualified nurses entering the workforce will make a major impact on our state’s health and wellness. We can also diversify the nursing workforce by supporting tuition for qualified students. At the State Capitol, Senate Republicans and I are seeking to require state agencies to work with the Connecticut Hospital Association to develop curriculum for a high school “Health Care Academy”: an early pipeline for future state nurses which should produce positive results, if passed.”
Visit www.ct.edu/cthealth and www.sacredheart.edu for more information.
2023-05-06@10:58am–#Bridgeport–Bridgeport Police received a call from Bridgeport Hospital indicating a party just entered their ER with a non-life threatening stab wound. Bridgeport PD is actively investigating this incident, unknown where the incident occurred. Victim uncooperative. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bridgeport PD at 203-576-TIPS.
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2023-05-05@3:08pm–#Bridgeport CT– Report of a pedestrian struck by a car at State and Park Avenue. The car did stop and cooperated with the police.
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2023-05-05@1:45pm–#Bridgeport CT– The person shot in the 1100 block of Capital Avenue (near Lincoln Boulevard) arrived at St. Vincent’s Hospital by private vehicle. There are no further details.
