Category: Bridgeport

Bridgeport, CT – Police are investigating two separate shootings that occurred on the evening of June 25, 2025, leaving three individuals injured and leading to a high-speed police pursuit and crash on Route 8.

At approximately 7:21 PM, a ShotSpotter activation alerted officers to 12 rounds fired near the 40–50 block of Sheridan Street. Responding officers located a crime scene, and shortly after, two male victims—ages 26 and 18—arrived at Bridgeport Hospital. Both underwent surgery and were previously listed in critical condition. The Crime Gun Intelligence Center (CGIC) processed the scene and interviewed witnesses. Detective Timothy Leonard is leading the investigation.

Around the same time, a third victim, a 24-year-old man, also arrived at the hospital with a gunshot wound. Investigators determined he was shot in a separate incident near Newfield Avenue and Clifford Street. That victim is in stable condition. Evidence was recovered from that scene as well, and Detective Palatiello is handling that investigation. Detectives are working to determine if the two shootings are connected.

Following the Sheridan Street shooting, officers attempted to stop a vehicle matching the suspect description. The driver fled, initiating a pursuit that ended in a crash on Route 8. Three suspects were taken into custody, and narcotics were found in the vehicle.

Arrested:

Dylan Durkin, 23, of Milford

Charges: Possession with intent to sell narcotics, possession of ½ oz cocaine with intent, interfering with police, resisting arrest.

Bond: $35,000

Damien Hazel, 26, of Bridgeport

Charges: Engaging police in pursuit, interfering, resisting, reckless driving, possession of ½ oz cocaine with intent, 1st degree reckless endangerment, evading with injury, failure to insure vehicle, possession with intent to sell narcotics.

Bond: $81,000

Nicolas Vega, 25, of Ansonia

Charges: Possession with intent to sell narcotics, possession of ½ oz cocaine with intent, interfering, resisting arrest.

Bond: $35,000

Police Chief Porter addressed the incidents, stating:

“While crime is down in Bridgeport, including shootings, these two incidents are a reminder that gun violence is still a threat. We are staying aggressive in our response and urge the community to come forward with any information.”

Anyone with information is urged to call the Bridgeport Police tip line at 203-576-TIPS.

Route 8 by Exit 2A Northbound has a crash that goes across all lanes except for the left lane. First responders are on scene. Unfortunately no better image is available.

A crash on I-95 northbound near exit 25. No word on injuries.

2025-06-28@10:55am– #Bridgeport CT —#cttraffic

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Three ambulances were dispatched to this crash with injuries at State and Iranistan Avenue.

2025-06-27@6:05pm–#Bridgeport CT

Just after 12:45 AM, Bridgeport firefighters responded to a heavy fire on the 100 block of Hillside Avenue. The blaze, involving a 2.5-story wood frame home, prompted a second alarm and was brought under control in under an hour. No injuries were reported. The Fire Marshal is investigating, and the Red Cross is assisting

Today’s vehicle fire was a motorcycle fire at Perth and Holroyd Street that was extinguished before firefighters arrived.

2025-06-25@5:21pm–#Bridgeport CT

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A crash at Fairfield Avenue and Clarkson Street in Bridgeport on Tuesday ended with one driver in the hospital and another in handcuffs.

Police say one vehicle was empty when they arrived. The other had a driver trapped inside, who was extricated and taken to St. Vincent’s with unknown injuries.

The unoccupied vehicle’s driver, 47-year-old Mark Coover of Bridgeport, asked to move his car—but instead tried to flee. Officers stopped him, and after a brief foot chase, he was arrested.

Coover admitted to drinking, refused a sobriety test, and now faces multiple charges, including DUI and interfering with police. His bond was set at $10,000.

2025-06-24@6:12pm–#Bridgeport CT

A one-car crash with injuries into the median on Route 8/25 southbound at exit 2B (ye ole exit 5).

2025-06-24@11:59pm–#Bridgeport CT– #cttraffic

Police UPDATE:
At approximately 9:15 pm last night, Bridgeport PD responded to the intersection of Boston and Kent Avenue to report of an MVA vs. pedestrian. Upon arrival, the pedestrian was in a prone position in the intersection, conscious, and being assisted by AMR and the Bridgeport Fire Department. The pedestrian was transported to Bridgeport Hospital for treatment of the following injuries: a large laceration to the right thigh, injury to the left toe, and multiple abrasions on the left arm. The driver of the vehicle remained on scene and was cooperative.

A pedestrian was hit by a car Monday night at the intersection of Kent and Boston Avenue in Bridgeport. The victim reportedly suffered a broken leg. It’s currently unknown whether the driver remained on the scene.

2025-06-23@9:15pm–#Bridgeport CT

First responders are on the scene with a single car rollover on Route 8/25 northbound on the exit 2B (ole exit 5) exit ramp. No word on injuries.

2025-06-23@5:51pm–#Bridgeport CT –#cttraffic