Bridgeport News: Two Overnight Shootings

2020-08-23@11:33pm– Bridgeport CT– Police received a call of a person shot in the 200th block of Parrot Avenue. Initial reports was that the person was shot in the leg that was considered non-life-threatening and transported to the hospital.

A 24-year-old male victim was shot in the area of Fifth Street and Connecticut Avenue, in the rear of Mango’z Sports Bar. The shooting appeared to have occurred as the result of a dispute. The victim was transported to Bridgeport Hospital and treated for gunshot wounds to his abdomen and legs. The victim is expected to survive.

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Stratford News: Early Morning Fire

At 04:58 AM August 21, 2020, the Stratford 911 center received a medical alarm from a two-family residence at 20 and 22 Marsh Way, Stratford, CT. Stratford Police and EMS responded and found smoke in the area and requested for the Stratford Fire Department to respond. On arrival, Stratford Police and EMS found smoke coming from the second-floor window and saw the fire in the rear kitchen window. Stratford Police force entry and found heavy smoke in the front living room and yelled to occupants to evacuate. Stratford Police helped one occupant. Stratford Fire investigated and found a fire in the kitchen partially extinguish. Firefighters ensured the fire was completely out and did not extend within the building. Quick response and actions by Stratford, Police, EMS, and Fire with the help of the residents helped ensure everyone evacuated unharmed. The Stratford Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of the fire. The Stratford Fire Department reminds residents to have and maintain smoke alarms. If a resident needs assistance with smoke alarms, they may call the Stratford Fire Marshal’s Office at 203-385-4073.

 

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