Stephen Krauchick

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.

Man shot and killed & man sought in the shooting

(Bridgeport, CT -- July 24, 2013) -- A city man was fatally shot this evening in the Mill Hill section of Bridgeport. The victim has been identified as Pablo Aquino, 27. He resides in the area. The Victim is believed to have been wounded in the 200 block of Pixlee Place Wednesday evening and was transported to Bridgeport Hospital in a private car. He was pronounced dead at the hospital. Detectives are pursuing investigative leads but the investigation remains in its early stages. Police are seeking the public's help in locating a suspect in a fatal shooting Wednesday night. His name is Jose Miguel Torres, 36. Anyone seeing him is asked to contact police at 203-581-5201 or call 911  

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Donation to the Bridgeport Police Memorial Fund

#Bridgeport CT--Representatives from Capital Power Corporation made a generous contribution today where the memorial will be outside police headquarters on Congress Street.  The memorial is nearing the donations needed for the memorial.  Officer Brian Pisanelli told me they hope to achieved the remaining funds through the sale of memorial bricks and pavers that will become part of the memorial.  You can get more information on how you can help by clicking here.

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