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Two hours into the New Year, a person was shot on Main Street in Bridgeport, prompting an early-morning response from the Bridgeport Police Department.
At approximately 2 a.m., officers responded to the 2400 block of Main Street following reports of a person shot. Upon arrival, police located one victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the abdomen.
The victim was transported to a local hospital and is not listed in critical condition. No arrests have been made, and the investigation remains ongoing. No further information was released at this time.
Report of a car that struck a building around the 600 block of Lindley Street in Bridgeport. There are no reported injuries and we are waiting on an update for more information at this time.
UPDATE: Police confirmed that 1 party was detained.
Bridgeport officials are reporting significant reductions in crime across nearly every major category, including what they described as some of the lowest homicide numbers on record for the city.
According to figures presented by city leaders, violent crime is down 37% overall, while property crime has declined 24%. Homicides are down 66%, and shooting incidents have dropped 30% citywide.
Additional data shows sexual assaults are down 35%, robberies have fallen 46%, and aggravated assaults — including shootings, stabbings, and multi-person fights — are down 28%.
Property crime trends also continue to improve. Burglaries, grand larcenies, and motor vehicle thefts are all down, contributing to the overall decrease. City officials credited a regional auto theft task force, involving surrounding municipalities, with helping drive the reduction in vehicle thefts.
Mayor Joe Ganim said the figures reflect sustained progress rather than short-term fluctuations, emphasizing that the reductions span both violent and non-violent offenses.
Police Chief Roderick Porter noted that the data represents a summary of reported incidents and said the department continues to focus on deterrence, enforcement, and community engagement.
City Council Member Eneida L. Martinez highlighted visible changes in her district along Stratford Avenue and Barnum Avenue, saying decreased criminal activity has transformed the area and improved the quality of life for residents.
Officials also pointed to increased staffing as a contributing factor. The city has hired more than 100 police officers in under two years, with another recruit class scheduled to graduate on January 22. Additional testing is underway to continue expanding the department.
City leaders said they will continue investing in policing, community partnerships, and regional cooperation to maintain and build on the current downward crime trends.
Report of a hissing gas meter on the side of a home on Infield Street. Firefighters are on scene and they have requested the gas department to the scene.
Trumbull Police have confirmed that a firearm was discharged during a dispute involving several teenagers at the Trumbull Mall late Friday afternoon. Officers responded to numerous 911 calls around 5:45 p.m. reporting a disturbance on the upper level of the mall near the Macy’s store.
According to police, the teens—who were all known to one another—became involved in a heated argument while walking through the shopping center. During the dispute, one individual displayed a handgun and fired at least one shot inside the mall. Authorities confirmed that no one was struck by the gunfire and no injuries were reported.
Traffic exiting the mall around its 6:00 p.m. closing time was delayed as officers searched for those involved, who are believed to have fled the scene quickly. The investigation remains ongoing, with detectives following multiple leads and reviewing evidence collected from the scene. Due to deteriorating weather conditions and heavy shopper traffic, Trumbull Police were assisted by mutual aid officers from Bridgeport, Fairfield, and Monroe. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Trumbull Police Department at (203) 261-3665, ext. 0.
An anonymous witness reports that a single gunshot was fired during a brief fight inside the Trumbull Mall Friday evening.
According to the witness, the incident occurred around 5:35 p.m. when a group of teenagers came up the escalator from the food court toward the front of Macy’s and began yelling. Several individuals allegedly threw punches, and during the altercation one person reportedly pulled out a black semi-automatic handgun and fired a single shot, which struck the ground.
The witness stated they did not see anyone injured or observe any signs of a gunshot wound victim. Police were reported to be on scene shortly after the incident, but all involved parties had fled prior to their arrival.
Photos shared by the witness reportedly show a shell casing and the location where the bullet struck the ground. The witness requested to remain anonymous.
At this time, no information has been confirmed by authorities, and there have been no official reports of injuries.
This story remains developing. Thanks everyone for sending in anonymous video and pictures of the altercation.
Report of a shooting which occurred at the Trumbull Mall in Trumbull. There are no reported injuries at this time, but this story is currently developing.
Report of a house fire around the 1000 block of Pembroke Street in Bridgeport. Firefighters arrived on scene to heavy fire and quickly a second alarm was called. There is no further information at this time.
Firefighters were called to the 500 block of Dewey Street for a structure fire. Unconfirmed radio reports say the fire may have started in the basement and spread to the upper floors. There were no reported injuries. The fire marshal was called to investigate the cause of the fire.
