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Bridgeport News: News Info Denied Three Times By BPD

Jun 23, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2020-06-23--#Bridgeport CT-- @bptpolice-- Last night one of our Citizen Network reporters reported about shots fired on Hansen Avenue.  I requested info three times and three times the request was ignored.   There was also a Facebook report that I was trying to get a confirmation on that said"What began as a party shot in the leg in the 300th block of Dover St at 1116hrs. has ended up with the ESU making entry into a home in the same block in an attempt to detain the possible suspect(s). At this time 1 suspect detained, ESU still searching residence". Scott Appleby responded to my request as: "Updates on all preliminary events such as shooting Mr. Krauchick is placed on the BPD…

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Homicide #8 2nd of the Day

Jun 23, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

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…

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Bridgeport News: Another Shooting

Jun 23, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

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      

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Bridgeport News: 2 Shot – 5 Daily Total

Jun 22, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

 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…

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Bridgeport News: Homicide in Bridgeport

Jun 22, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

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!    

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Bridgeport News: Assault

Jun 22, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

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]

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