Man was shot in the leg around 2:15am at Murphy's Law

Bridgeport–At 2:15am Police received a call of a large street fight with possible shots fired At Murphy’s Law at 239 Fairfield Avenue.   The crowd had pretty much dissipated when police arrived, but they did confirm there was a shooting after talking to witnesses. The witness gave a brief clothing description.    Police dispatched officers to Bridgeport Hospital and St. Vincent’s emergency rooms. Within ten minutes the victim arrived by private vehicle, he was shot in the leg. A short time later a man matching the description showed up at St. Vincent’s Emergency Room and he was arrested.

A short time later around 4am another shooting took place at 36 Belmont Ave another man was shot in the abdomen.  Brandon Jordan, 27, of 1147 Pembroke St. was taken to Bridgeport Hospital where he is in serious but stable condition.  The victim knew the shooter and police expect to make an arrest.

By Stephen Krauchick

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