2020-07-13@5:04pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A child in the 500 block of Norman Street called police to report that both his parents are unresponsive. A second ambulance was dispatched. [caption id="attachment_83697" align="aligncenter" width="1712"] Visit our sponsor AFC Urgent at: https://www.afcurgentcarebridgeport.com/[/caption]
2020-07-13@4:42pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #ctfire--Firefighters quickly extinguish a garage fire on Madison Terrace. There were no reported injuries, the fire marshal was called to investigate the cause of the fire.
Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) announced The WorkPlace will receive a nearly $2 million Youth Apprenticeship Readiness Grant from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. The WorkPlace is a workforce development organization that has been serving Southwest Connecticut for over 36 years. “Education is the path forward for individuals and America to build a strong future in the 21st Century,” said Congressman Himes. “The WorkPlace’s efforts to train young adults in Southwest Connecticut for careers in manufacturing is crucial. If we want Connecticut to remain competitive, we need vocational programs run by organizations like The WorkPlace.” “The WorkPlace is excited for this opportunity to work with a broad spectrum of community partners to create programming that will help young adults enter manufacturing careers,” said Joe Carbone,…
2020-07-12@1:20pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Two unrelated crashes in two different parts of town. The first one on Lenox Avenue and the second one on Main Street near Minturn Place. Both scenes have injuries reported. This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_82873" align="aligncenter" width="1125"] Visit Perez Tires Website:https://www.pereztirecenter.com/[/caption]
2020-07-12@12:13am-- A person showed up to St. Vincent's Hospital by private vehicle shot in the head. Unknown where the shooting took place nor the person's condition. This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_83786" align="aligncenter" width="2560"] Visit Penfield Service's website: https://penfieldservicecenterct.com/[/caption]
UPDATE: Suspect was shot in the groin. The shooting took place at Hallett and Arctic. Anyone with info asked to contact BPD Tips Line 203-576-TIPS 2020-07-11@9:33pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Bridgeport Police are reporting that a gunshot victim arrived at Bridgeport Hospital. There are no further information on the extent of injuries or where the shooting took place. This news report is made possible by:
2020-07-11@1:47am--#Bridgeport CT-- One person was injured in a hit and run on Fairfield Avenue near Iranistan Avenue.
On July 10, 2020 at 0159 hours, a Shot Spotter activation indicated gunfire at PT Barnum apartments near building 4. A uniformed police detail that was working in the area responded to the incident and were met by a large crowd. Officers discovered a 21 year old male lying on the ground suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim, identified as Teon Kelly of Bridgeport was transported by medics to Bridgeport Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival. Officer at the shooting scene attempted to identify witnesses, but no one would cooperate with officers, despite that fact that it appears there were dozens of people present when the shooting occurred. Detectives processed a crime scene overnight and are reviewing…
2020-07-09@11:38pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man was shot in front of 488 Park Avenue. There is not a lot of details at this time. The victim appeared to be alert and conscious but in a lot of pain.
Police UPDATE: On July 9, 2020 at approximately 9:10pm Bridgeport Patrol Officers and Bridgeport Firefighters responded to the scene of a serious crash at the intersection of State Street and Park Avenue. Shortly after 9:00pm this evening, the operator of a yellow 2005 Suzuki DRZ400 motorcycle was traveling eastbound on State Street at a high rate of speed. As the motorcyclist approached the intersection of State Street and Park Avenue a female pedestrian, located just west of the intersection, was crossing State Street on foot. The motorcycle struck the female pedestrian causing her to be sent into the westernmost portion of the intersection along with the motorcycle operator; who was ejected during the crash. The unmanned Suzuki motorcycle continued through…
