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Bridgeport News: Police Need Your Help

Jul 27, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT-- The case officer is requesting the publics assistance in identifying possible witnesses and/or suspects depicted in the attached photos. These photos were taken on the night of the incident. Anyone with information can contact the case officer, Detective Kenneth Mckenna, at 203-581-5245. Citizens can also utilize the Bridgeport Police Tips line at 203 576-TIPS. The 8-year-old victim has been released from the hospital. BPD CFS No. 23-59908 – BPD DB Case No. 23D-1082 / Aggravated Assault with a Firearm / 200 block of Orchard Street On July 23, 2023, at approximately 11:00 pm ShotSpotter alerted to (16) rounds discharged within the 300 block of Orchard Street and another (4) rounds discharged within the 300 block of Spring St. ShotSpotter…

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Bridgeport News: Man Shot On The West Side

Jul 26, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT-- On July 26, 2023, at approximately 2:40 pm the Bridgeport Police Emergency Operations Center received information that a male party presented himself at an area hospital suffering from gunshot wound to his left hand and left knee. The Detective Bureau has responded and taken over the investigation. The victim, a 22-year-old Stratford man, was uncooperative with Detectives and would only say he was traveling alone in his car somewhere on the westside of the City when he was shot. His injuries are reported to be non-life threatening. Anyone with information about this crime is requested to contact the Detective Bureau, Detective Albert Palatiello, at 203-581-5226. Citizens can also utilize the Bridgeport Police Tips Line at 203-576-TIPS.

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Person Stabbed In Bridgeport

Jul 26, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

Tuesday 2023-07-26@ At 4:18 PM, the Bridgeport Emergency Communication Center received a 911 call informing them that a man had been stabbed on Kossuth Avenue. According to initial reports from the scene, the person had suffered a stab wound on the arm. The officers who arrived at the location mentioned that the injured person was not cooperating.The victim was taken to the hospital for treatment of a serious injury.

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Bridgeport News: Person Shot

Jul 26, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT-- At 2:39 PM, the Bridgeport Emergency Communications Center received a call from St. Vincent's Medical Center. They reported that someone with a gunshot wound had been brought to their emergency room,but the injury was not life-threatening. The Bridgeport Police Department is currently at the scene, investigating the incident.However, it's unclear where the shooting actually took place.

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All Is Well In Ganimville

Jul 26, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

Press Release - All Is Well In Ganimville Despite 12 homicides for 2023, 634 ShotSpotter Activations & Record Low Police RanksMayor Ganim and the Bridgeport Police Department Announce Decrease in Crime Statistics Bridgeport, CT – The Bridgeport Police Department has reported that overall crime statistics throughout the City have been on a decline in comparison to this time last year. The most notable statistical decrease can be found in shooting incidents throughout Bridgeport. The number of shooting incidents has dropped by almost 34% from this time last year, with non-fatal shooting victims at a 40% decrease, and fatal shooting victims at a 33% decrease. This decline comes from the avid efforts being put in to boost recruitment throughout the department while…

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Bridgeport News: Pursuit Ends In Crash

Jul 25, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport Ct-- Scott Appleby of the Bridgeport Emergency Communications said in a release: At 1213hrs the Bridgeport Police Taskforce called out a pursuit in the 400th block of Taft Avenue. On-scene reports indicated parties fled from police and caused a MVA while striking multiple vehicles. Reports indicate that three parties were detained and a firearm was recovered. This is currently still an active investigation involving multiple law enforcement agencies. Unknown if there are any injuries. https://youtu.be/8hJoNR1lVik

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Jul 25, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

2023-07-25@ 4:11pm--Bridgeport News: Stabbing Report of a stabbing at East Main and Arctic Street.No further details.

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Bridgeport News: 8 Year-Old Hit In A Shootout

Jul 24, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT--On Sunday, July 23, 2023, at 11:07 PM, the Bridgeport Emergency Communications Center received a notification from ShotSpotter for the 300th block of Orchard Street. Bridgeport Police and AMR (Ambulance) were sent to the location. According to reports from the scene, two unidentified individuals were firing guns at each other, and unfortunately, an 8-year-old child was accidentally grazed by a bullet near their ear. The child was taken to the hospital, but the injury is not life-threatening. The Bridgeport Police Detective Bureau is currently investigating this incident.