https://youtu.be/O13XKKW1Wlg Bridgeport, CT – Family members of Dyshan Best, a local man fatally shot by police, are demanding transparency, accountability, and a full investigation following the release of body camera footage and initial details surrounding the incident. In an emotional public statement, family members and community advocates voiced serious concerns about the circumstances of Dyshan’s death, calling into question the police response, the handling of evidence, and what they say are conflicting narratives emerging from the authorities. “We live in an AI world that will make you think that you know things aren’t what they actually are,” one speaker said, emphasizing the need for professional analysis of all footage. “You can’t rush to judgment based on those videos.” According to…
Preliminary Status Report Regarding the Use of Deadly Force by the Bridgeport Police Department
https://youtu.be/DxtBKEQGIMg According to initial police reports, on March 31, 2025, at approximately 5:50 p.m.,uniformed Bridgeport Police officers, including Officer Yoon Heo and Officer Erin Perrotta,responded to East Main Street on a report of a large fight. There was information that peoplehad gathered in connection with a funeral. In addition, there was further information that therewas a black Chevrolet Tahoe in the area whose occupant had a gun. Police located the blackTahoe parked at a store parking lot on East Main Street. There were two occupants. OfficerPerrotta opened the passenger door and told the passenger, later identified as Dyshan Best,that he was going to be patted down. Best exited the vehicle and fled. He was holding a RémyMartin liquor bottle in…
Motorcycle and Car Collide
Fairfield Police investigate a crash between a car and motorcycle on Black Rock Turnpike at Baros Street. 2 ambulances were dispatched. 2025-04-03@2:00pm--#Fairfield CT
I-95 Crash
A crash between a tractor-trailer and a car on I-95 southbound near exit 36. Minor injuries reported. 2025-04-02@8:22pm--#Milford CT-- #cttraffic
Barricades Around Bridgeport Police Department
Barricades were observed around the Bridgeport Police Department at 300 Congress Street. A source tells me it is in response to a video that has been circulating about the police involved shooting on Kossuth Street on Monday. The video was from a citizen who recorded the shooting. 2025-04-02 #Bridgeport CT
Police Involved Shooting
Bridgeport Police said in a statement: "At approximately 6:00pm, there was an officer-involved shooting in the area of Kossuth Street and Beecher Street. At this time, the Inspector General’s Office is taking over the investigation. By state statute, all further information will come from their office." 2025-03-31@5:55pm--#Bridgeport CT UPDATE From the Bridgeport Police:Bridgeport Police Department Call for Service 25-26791 / Bridgeport Police Officer-Involved Shooting / 1400 block of Kossuth Street, Bridgeport, CT On March 31, 2025, at approximately 5:50 pm uniformed Bridgeport Police officers responded to the 1600 block of East Main Street on reports of a large street fight. Suspects involved in the fight were reported to be in possession of firearms. A short time later, Officers responding to…
Motorcyclist Hit By Car
Report of a motorcyclist hit by a car in the 200 block of North Avenue. There are no further details. 2025-03-31@5:15pm--#Bridgeport CT https://amzn.to/4lc3wFe Amazon Associate Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. When you shop through our Amazon affiliate links, we receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Your support helps us continue providing free, local breaking news to the Greater Bridgeport area. Every purchase made through our links directly contributes to keeping DoingItLocal running. Thank you for helping us serve the community!
Bridgeport Structure Fire
Bridgeport Firefighters were called to a structure fire at the Singer Building #3 at 510 Barnum Avenue. When they arrived, they found heavy smoke coming from the 5th floor, and a second alarm was sounded for more resources to the scene. Fire Chief Edwards told me that firefighters were challenged with the building being set back from the road. Within an hour, the majority of the fire was knocked down, and firefighters continued to chase hot spots in the building. There were no reported injuries, although paramedics did attend to one firefighter. The fire marshal was called to the scene to investigate the cause of the fire. 2025-03-29@6:23pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #ctfire
Kitchen Fire
Bridgeport firefighters quickly responded to a kitchen fire on Omega Street, preventing it from spreading beyond the kitchen with minor damage. 2025-03-29@4:36pm--#Bridgeport CT
Route 8 Shutdown
Route 8 southbound is currently closed for an accident investigation between exit 9 and 12. 2025-03-29@10:00AMish--#Shelton CT-- #cttraffic