3 CAR BUS CRASH
Report of a 3 car crash involving a city bus at Barnum Ave and Brooks Street in Bridgeport. First responders report multiple injuries in this large crash that has shut down the roadway for the time being.
SHOTSPOTTER ACTIVATION – BOSTON & ASYLUM AVENUE
At approximately 12:41 am, Bridgeport Police responded to the area of Boston and Asylum Avenue to a ShotSpotter Activation reporting 52 rounds fired. A victim self-transported to Bridgeport Hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.
5 RESCUED FROM CAPSIZED BOAT
(Stock Footage, not of scene) 5 people were rescued from a capsized boat over a mile off shore of Pleasure Beach in the Long Island Sound. At this time it has been reported that all 5 people have been placed on a Westport rescue boat.
MAN SHOT MULTIPLE TIMES; PASSES FROM INJURIES
UPDATE: He passed away from his injuries this morning. From Bridgeport PD: MAN BROUGHT TO BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL WITH MULTIPLE GUNSHOT WOUNDS EARLY SATURDAY NIGHT A man believed to be in his early fifties and suffering from multiple gunshot wounds was brought to Bridgeport Hospital early on Saturday night by a private vehicle. He underwent emergency surgery almost immediately after his arrival and at last check was in critical condition. The victim has been tentatively identified. However, detectives were working to confirm his name and notify his family before releasing it to the public. The shooting is believed to have occurred in the area of lower East Main Street at approximately 7:15 p.m. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective…
2 Car Crash
Bridgeport firefighters were called for a two-car crash with extrication at Pembroke and Ogden Street. When they arrived, they found everyone out of their vehicles. No word on injuries. 2026-08-29@9:04pm #Bridgeport CT
BRIDGEPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY ANNOUNCES SEPTEMBER PROGRAMS
BRIDGEPORT, CT – The Bridgeport Public Library is welcoming September with a variety of programs for children, teens, adults, and families, including a visit from Connecticut’s Kid Governor, activities for young creators, chess clubs, yoga classes, and an online author talk. On Tuesday, September 1, teens ages 12 to 19 can take part in Comic & Manga Hour from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the Burroughs-Saden Teen Room. The program will feature discussions, crafts, and selections from favorite shows and movies while introducing teens to library services including Kanopy, Libby, and Hoopla. No registration is required. More information about teen programs is available at: https://bportlibrary.org/teens/ The Newfield Branch will welcome Connecticut’s 2026 Kid Governor Tessa Hallinan and Cabinet Member Alyvia…
AG Tong Opposes Double-Digit Health Rate Hikes
ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG URGES CONNECTICUT INSURANCE DEPARTMENT TO REJECT DOUBLE-DIGIT HEALTH INSURANCE RATE HIKE REQUESTS (Hartford, CT) – In a letter today to Connecticut Insurance Commissioner Josh Hershman, Attorney General William Tong urged the rejection of double-digit rate hikes sought by Anthem, ConnectiCare and UnitedHealthcare for individual and small group plans covering approximately 220,000 people across Connecticut. The Connecticut Insurance Department will hold a public information session on the rate requests beginning at 9 a.m. on Wednesday August 26 at the Legislative Office Building. “These insurers are, once again, requesting rate increases that exceed other inflationary and general economic growth measures. To put it bluntly: never-ending insurance rate increases reflect a broken system that does not deliver affordable healthcare for…
Hummer Hits Garage
Fairfield firefighters helped support damaged structural beams after a Hummer crashed into a garage in the 3800 block of Black Rock Turnpike. There was no immediate word on injuries. The building inspector is on scene investigating the extent of the damage. 2026-08-29@7:38am #Fairfield CT
BRIDGEPORT POLICE ANNOUNCE ARREST IN AUGUST SHOOTINGS
The Bridgeport Police Department is announcing the arrest of a city man it says is responsible for two shootings hours apart on the East Side on August 1st, 2026. 29-year-old Bridgeport resident Justin Morales has been charged with Criminal Attempt to Commit Assault in the First Degree, Criminal Possession of a Firearm, and Illegal Discharge of a Firearm in connection with both shootings. They occurred near the intersection of Boston Avenue and Seaview Avenue. Nobody was injured in either incident. The arrest of Morales was the result of an investigation by the Bridgeport Police Task Force and the Federal Bureau of Investigation Safe Streets Task Force. He was taken into custody at his residence on August 12th, at which time…
Residential Burglary
Bridgeport Police are investigating a residential burglary in the 1900 block of Park Avenue. There are no further details. 2026-08-28@4:04pm-- #Bridgeport CT