Bridgeport News: 2 Seriously Injured in Car-Motorcycle Crash
2020-06-24@8:34pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Two people were seriously injured in a crash between a car and motorcycle on Main Street near Lincoln Avenue.
Requested Updates Provided
2020-06-23 #Bridgeport @bptpolice-- Special thanks to Captain Brian Fitzgerald for his professionalism in providing the information requested: On June 23, 2020, at approximately 0040 hours, a 28-year-old male called police to report he was shot at the intersection Fairfield Avenue and Ellsworth Street. A motor vehicle accident was discovered by officers at this location with the victim seated in the driver’s seat, suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. The victim was transported to Bridgeport Hospital and then transferred to Yale-New Haven Hospital where his condition is listed as critical, but stable. A crime scene was located on Hanson Street where detectives determined the shooting actually occurred. The victim fled the area after being shot and subsequently was…
Bridgeport News: ANOTHER Overnight Shooting
2020-06-23@4:00AM--Tweeting out information like President Trump, the Bridgeport Police Tweeted: "At 0040hrs a ShotSpotter activation went off in the area of Ellsworth and Fairfield Ave. BPD has confirmed a party was shot while driving in his vehicle. Party is alert and talking. BPD investigating." This press release was made possible by:
Bridgeport News: News Info Denied Three Times By BPD
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…
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]