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Bridgeport News: Clinton Avenue Homicide

Mar 22, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

On March 22, 2023, the Connecticut Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) determined the cause and manner of death of the unidentified party found at 905 Clinton Avenue on March 21, 2023. The cause of death is blunt injuries of the head. The manner of death has been certified as a homicide. The unidentified victim is described as a Hispanic Male, 5’4” tall, 135 pounds, with straight black hair, and brown eyes (approximate age is 30-35 years old). At the time of death, the victim was wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt and black pants. The Bridgeport Police Homicide Squad has officially taken charge of the investigation. Anyone with information about this crime and/or the identity of the victim is…

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Bridgeport News: Homicide Arrest

Mar 22, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT--On March 16, 2022, at approximately 5:20 pm, Bridgeport Police responded to 590 East Main Street (rear parking lot) on the report of party shot at that location. Upon arrival officers observed a victim, later identified as Thomas Asbury DOB 7/26/1999, laying on the ground in the parking lot next to a vehicle. He was suffering from two gunshot wounds to the torso. AMR ambulance arrived and transported the victim to Bridgeport Hospital. The Detective Bureau responded to conduct their investigation and process the crime scene. Mr. Asbury never recovered from his injuries and ultimately passed away at Bridgeport Hospital on May 6, 2022. The Detective Bureau Homicide Squad took over this investigation on April 20, 2022. As a…

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8/25 Crash

Mar 22, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

2023-03-22@4:13pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- A crash Route 8/25 southbound where else but exit 2. This news report is made possible by:

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Bridgeport News: Fire Out

Mar 21, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

2023-03-21@10:53pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters were called to a fire at Connecticut and Union Avenue and found the fire was out on their arrival. This news report is made possible by:

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Bridgeport News: Suspicious Death

Mar 21, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT--On March 21, 2023, at approximately 10:15am the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center received reports of suspicious activity in the area of North Avenue & Clinton Avenue. Responding Patrol Officers canvassed the area on foot and ultimately located an unresponsive male laying inside a garage within the 900 block of Clinton Avenue. Medical personnel responded and pronounced the person deceased. The deceased man appears to be homeless and has not yet been identified. Injuries to his body are suspicious. The Patrol Division requested the Detective Bureau respond to the scene. The Detective Bureau has taken charge of the investigation with the Identification Unit currently processing the scene. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will conduct an autopsy to determine…

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Bridgeport News: Shed Fire Part II

Mar 21, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

2023-03-21@1:07pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #ctfire-- Firefighters were called to a shed fire located on Wayne Street but closer to and facing Madison Avenue near Perth Street. The fire was due to improperly stored chemicals. This is the second time within a year firefighters were called to this address for the same reason.

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Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Struck

Mar 20, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

2023-03-20@9:44pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A pedestrian was struck by a car on Brooklawn Avenue near Astoria Avenue. The driver stopped and cooperated with the police. The victim was alert and oriented and transported to the hospital with unknown injuries.

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Bridgeport News: WANTED

Mar 20, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

TOMAS ELIAS LAPORTE / MALE / WHITE-HISPANIC, 48 YEARS OF AGE DOB: 09/23/1974 HEIGHT 5’10”, WEIGHT 180 lbs., HAIR BLACK, EYES BROWN KNOWN TO FREQUENT THE WEST SIDE OF BRIDGEPORT Is wanted for Assault in the 1st Degree with a Firearm. The incident occurred on March 8, 2023, on the West Side of Bridgeport CT. The above should be considered ARMED and DANGEROUS. Immediately call 911 with any information and follow up with the case officer, Detective Arturo Calvao, at 203 581-5215