Bridgeport

Threat Leads to Drug/Firearm Arrest

On 5-1-23, a male victim called the Shelton Police Department to say a person known to him sent a threatening message that he was coming to the victim’s house. The victim was not forthcoming with details. Police were sent to the area and while responding were told that the known person was now outside of the house in a red car. Police arrived and observed a male inside the red car. Police ordered the male to exit the car and come towards them. The male ran away and jumped into an adjacent river. Officers were able to get the male of out the river. Police located a gun and drugs inside the vehicle. A check revealed the gun was reported…

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Bridgeport News: Person Shot During Robbery

#Bridgeport CT--On April 29, 2023, at approximately 5:55 am a 54-year-old Bridgeport man presented at an area hospital suffering from a single gunshot wound to the stomach. The victim states he out walking early this morning on Atlantic Street near its intersection with Waldemere Avenue when he was approached by an unidentified male. The unidentified male demanded money, shot the victim, and immediately fled the area on foot in an unknown direction. Nothing was taken. The victim returned to his car, that was parked close by, and drove himself to the hospital. The victim’s injury is reported to be non-life-threatening. He is listed in stable condition. Their last ShotSpotter activation in the City of Bridgeport was this morning at 12:55…

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Bridgeport News: Shots Fired

2023-04-28@1:45pm--#Bridgeport CT-- It was a viewer tip of shots fired that I was able to report on the homicide on Denver Avenue the other day. Today, a viewer called to say that there shots were fired on Vine Street near Park Avenue. Only shell casings were found. All is well in Ganimville. Message me if you hear anything or send photos!

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