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Bridgeport News: Stabbing

#Bridgeport CT--2020-08-29@ 01:15am--Aan officer patrolling in the area of Park Street Friday night came upon a male who was stabbed multiple times in the torso and face. This 44 year old male was transported to Bridgeport Hospital for treatment of severe stab wounds and blood loss. The victim is expected to survive. Officers on the scene learned that the stabbing occurred at 105 Park Street and was the result of a domestic dispute between the male victim and his girlfriend. The girlfriend, identified as Trysh Brown 8/24/89, was on the scene at 105 Park Street and admitted to stabbing her boyfriend after a dispute over her minor daughter. Brown was placed under arrest and transported to booking. She is charged with Assault 1st Degree.…

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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…

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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”   …

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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]

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