Tonight’s Car Fire
2020-08-29@6:30pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Today's vehicle fire is in the 200 block of Huntington Turnpike. The vehicle is fully engulfed according to firefighters. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Man Shot Dies
Bridgeport Police UPDATE: On August 28, 2020, at 2321 hours, a Shotspotter activation was received in the area of 725 Beechwood Avenue. A short time later, a gunshot victim arrived at St. Vincent’s Medical Center with a gunshot wound to the chest. After extensive efforts by medical staff to save the victim's life, he succumbed to his injuries at midnight. The victim is identified as George John, 25 of Shelton, CT. According to witnesses, John was shot on Beechwood Avenue and then transported by private vehicle to the hospital. Detectives processed a scene at the shooting location and are actively investigating the homicide of John. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to contact Detective Winkler at 203-581-5224 or…
University Of Bridgeport Grant
Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) announced that University of Bridgeport received a $261,886.00 Student Support Services grant from the Department of Education, which will provide students from low-income families with academic advising, career counseling, tutoring, peer mentors, financial aid, workshops and seminars, and additional services. “Access to higher education can’t be a luxury – it is an economic imperative and the best way to increase opportunity for every student, no matter where they live or what their family’s financial situation,” said Congressman Jim Himes. “If we want America to remain competitive in a 21st century economy, we have to ensure low-income students have the support they need to complete their degree and start their career. University of Bridgeport Student Support Services’ federal grant will increase the retention and success for University of Bridgeport students” …
Bridgeport News: 2 Shot
2020-08-27@9:52pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating a report of two gunshot victims walking into St. Vincent's emergency room. Both shot in the arm. No report of where this occurred. Did anyone hear gunshots in their neighborhood? This news report is made possible by:
Water Rescue During Storm
2020-08-27@8:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters have been dispatched for 3 people on the rocks at Seaside Park west beach during the thundershowers passing by. The uber fireboat (Zodiac) was dispatched to bring them back in. It's possible they might be delayed due to the storm. This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_83697" align="aligncenter" width="1712"] Visit our sponsor AFC Urgent at: https://www.afcurgentcarebridgeport.com/[/caption]
8/25 Crash
2020-08-27@4:55pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- A crash with injuries Route 8/25 southbound near exit 1.
Bridgeport Parks Close At 2pm
2020-08-27@2:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- All Bridgeport parks will be closing at 2pm today due to the predicted storms. This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_82873" align="aligncenter" width="1125"] Visit Perez Tires Website:https://www.pereztirecenter.com/[/caption]
Bridgeport News: Apartment Shot Up
2020-08-26--#Bridgeport CT-- A resident in building 4 at Greene Homes reported bullet holes in her windows during an overnight shooting. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport Awarded $434,000 Federal Grant to Improve Port Security and Water Rescue Equipment
Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Ganim, Bridgeport Federal delegation members, EOC Director Scott Appleby, Bridgeport Fire Chief Thode, and Police Department members joined to announce that the City of Bridgeport has been awarded a $433,616 federal grant to improve port security and water rescue equipment to ensure that the city’s security infrastructure is established, and able to save lives and property. The allocation of the federal Port Security grant will benefit three City of Bridgeport projects: Virtual Shield Protect Our Port initiative - $280,312 Replacement of 25 cameras, 1 server, and 9 wireless links at Bridgeport Harbor, replacement of 15 cameras and installation of 10 cameras at the Bridgeport Ferry Terminal. Port Critical Infrastructure Key Resources Ingress/Egress routes to receive 25 access points, 50 camera licenses,…
Bridgeport News: 3 Pulled From The Water
2020-08-25@4:38pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Three people were reported in distress in the water at Seaside Park. A smart thinking person swam out to them with a cooler that they clung to make it back ashore. This news report is made possible by: