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DoingItLocal is run by Steve Krauchick. Steve has always had interest with breaking news even as an early teen, opting to listen to the Watergate hearings instead of top 40 on the radio. His interest in news spread to become the communities breaking news leader in Connecticut’s Fairfield County. He strongly believes that the public has right to know what is happening in their backyard and that government needs to be transparent. Steve also likes promoting local businesses.

Shots fired

1:34pm–#Bridgeport CT–Off duty police officer reports hearing shots fired in the area of Connecticut and Wilmont Avenue. Reports say two males in a white Hyundai may be responsible. No reports of anyone or anything being hit.

Derby fire

7:20am–#Derby CT–Firefighters battled an early morning blaze at 146 Park Ave. One woman was sent to the hospital for non life threatening injuries. The fire was quickly extinguished by firefighters.

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Fire on the fire escape

10:22pm–#Bridgeport CT–The fire on the fire escape was put out by a fire extinguisher by a tenant at Charles and Wells (near the Dominoes).

Ansonia odor of gas

8:58pm–#Ansonia CT–Report of an odor of gas at Platt and Hodge Avenue. Here come the firetrucks!

Norwalk Kitchen Fire

7:24pm–#Norwalk CT–Report of a kitchen fire at 46 Fair Street. Firefighters on the way.

Motorcyclist hit

6:19pm–#Bridgeport CT–Motorcyclist hit at Chopsey Hill Road and Island Brook Extension. Motorcyclist on the way to Bridgeport Hospital, extent of injuries unknown.

Police Investigate Weekend Shooting

(Bridgeport, CT – Sep 9, 2013) – A 29-year-old man was shot Sunday and brought to Bridgeport Hospital by an acquaintance.

Police responded to the hospital at 5:30 p.m. on a report of a shooting victim. Jerrell Gatewood, of Bridgeport, suffered a gunshot wound to his chest.

Based on information gathered at the hospital, police responded to the 200 block of Connecticut Avenue, where the shooting reportedly occurred. A witness told police that Gatewood was working on his vehicle at the location when the gunman approached, argued with the victim and then shot him.

The suspect then fled on foot.

Detectives Kenneth McKenna and Artur Calvao are investigating the incident. No arrest has been made.