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2 Shot In Bridgeport

Witnesses reported hearing approximately ten gunshots on Cedar Street, located off East Main Street. Two individuals were reportedly struck by the gunfire. No further details have been released at this time.

2025-05-22@9:35pm–#Bridgeport CT

Water Rescue

Bridgeport Firefighters were called to rescue 3 people on the breakwater at Seaside Park. Firefighters have deployed their rescue Uber boat to get them back to land.

2025-05-22@6:06pm–#Bridgeport CT

Electrical Issues Affect Busy Plaza

Firefighters were called to Massimo Pizza at 100 Boston Avenue for a report of smoke in the ceiling. Firefighters were able to trace the problem to the utility pole outside, behind the plaza. It affected a number of businesses in the busy plaza.

2025-05-22@4:01pm–#Bridgeport CT

Crash Involving Firetruck

At approximately 1:30pm, Ladder 5 was involved in a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of North Avenue and Lindley Street while responding to an emergency call. The driver of the civilian vehicle was extricated by the members of the Bridgeport Fire Department and transported to St. Vincent’s Hospital for evaluation of minor injuries. The Bridgeport Police Department is investigating.

The Bridgeport Animal Control Hosts 2025 “Free the Shelter” Event

Bridgeport, CT – The Bridgeport Animal Control is hosting the return of their “Free the Shelter” event on May 30^th and May 31st with the intent to have a large amount of their animals adopted. All adoption fees are sponsored by The Cathy Kangas Foundation for Animals in New Canaan as a part of the event’s initiative. Participants are encouraged to visit the Bridgeport Animal Shelter at 236 Evergreen Street between the hours of 10:00 AM-3:00 PM; no appointment needed. Participants will be able to fill out an application to get approved for a meet-and-greet with their preferred animal. Upon approval, participants will have their pets spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped prior to the animal being brought home. Eligibility requirements for participants include bringing proof of home ownership or a notarized letter from a landlord, bringing any other dogs that may be in the home if a participant wishes to adopt a dog, and bringing all members of the household, including children under 13. Please note, pets will not be sent home on the same day of adoption.

UPDATE: Stolen Vehicle getaway At Trumbull Gardens Causes Crash

UPDATE: from BPT Police: There was no shooting and the juveniles have been caught and arrested. The vehicle was stolen.

Report of a shooting that occurred at the Trumbull Gardens around the 500 block of Trumbull Ave in Bridgeport. Witnesses on scene informed me that the crash was due to a shooting that occurred. Another witness said it had to do with teenagers with stolen cars, but nothing has been confirmed at this time.