Bridgeport News: Structure Fire
2020-06-23@1:54pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #ctfire-- Firefighters are on scene of a structure fire on Colony Street. Firefighters confirm smoke coming from the attic. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Child On Scooter Hit By Car
2020-06-23@12:55pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A child riding on a scooter collided with a car on Park Avenue near Washington Terrace. The child received a gash on her forehead.
Homicide #8 2nd of the Day
2020-06-23@10:45pm--Police are reporting their 2nd homicide of the day, #8 of the year. Police dispatch received a report of shots fired and a possible victim shot at 750 William Street. Officers arriving on the scene located a 53-year-old male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to Bridgeport Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival. Detectives are processing a crime scene at this location, and are working to determine a motive for the shooting. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call Detective Heanue at 203-581-5242 or the Bridgeport Police Tips Line at 203-576-TIPS. The identity of the victim is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. This press release was made possible…
Bridgeport News: Another Shooting
2020-06-23 @1:28am--#Bridgeport CT-- DoingItLocal Citizen Network reporter Angel is reporting a shooting on Hansen Avenue. No word on any injuries, I'm sure a press release will be in about 8 hours. If you see something, post something! Don't let the mayor silence the violent news in the city. Post it on my Facebook wall, message me, or email me at Steve@DoingItLocal.com
Bridgeport News: 2 Shot – 5 Daily Total
2020-06-22@ 5:27pm -- A police press release at 10:51pm said police dispatch received reports of shots fired in the area of 533 Harral Avenue. Officers responding to the scene located two victims suffering from gunshot wounds. A thirteen-year-old female was shot once in the back and a twenty-three-year-old male was shot in the leg. Both injuries are considered non-life-threatening. Both victims were transported to St. Vincent's Medical Center for treatment. An earlier press release said a gunshot victim arrived at St. Vincent's Hospital at 12:59pm but the location of the shooting is not known. Anyone who has information about either incident is asked to call Bridgeport Police at 203-576-TIPS. This press release is made possible by: [caption…
Bridgeport News: Another Person Shot
2020-06-22@11:07pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Another person reported shot at William and Putnam Street with non-life-threatening injuries. This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_83787" align="aligncenter" width="2560"] Visit Penfield Service's website: https://penfieldservicecenterct.com/[/caption]
Bridgeport News: Homicide in Bridgeport
2020-06-22@6:15pm--Police are investigating a homicide during a shoot out in the 2000 block of Fairfield Avenue. The driver was shot in the head while driving on Fairfield Avenue and crashed. He died according to sources. 2 males and 2 females were in a car taken in a carjacking last night in Bridgeport last night. There was no press release on this at all. The Citizen Network has been started as a result of Mayor Ganim turning off the press's Bridgeport Police radio. So if you see something, post something. Special thanks to Kevin, the first contributor!
Bridgeport News: Structure Fire
2020-06-22@2:48pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters are on scene of a structure fire at Connecticut and 5th Avenue. Everyone safely made it out of the building. No word of any injuries. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Assault
2020-06-22@12:25pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating an assault that took place on Vine Street. The victim is being treated by EMS. Police are investigating. This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_74834" align="aligncenter" width="960"] For more information visit: https://www.acesbailbondsct.com/[/caption]
Fairfield Firefighters Battle A Large Brush Fire
Fire Department UPDATE: At 8:54PM PM the Fairfield Emergency Communications Center received a call from a resident at 36 Chestnut Street reporting a fire in the rear of her house. Car 3 Engines 1, 2, 3, and 4, Ladder 2 and Rescue 1 were dispatched. While responding Car 3 could see a large column of smoke in the area and called for Engine 5 to be added to the assignment. Fairfield Car 2 also responded to the command post. Car 3, under the command of Assistant Chief Erik Kalapir, arrived on scene at 9:02PM and reported heavy fire in the rear of 36 Chestnut street and established command. Units immediately deployed hand lines to protect the homes on Chestnut Street…