Bridgeport Firefighters are on the scene of an apartment fire in the 400 block of Washington Avenue. A number of families have been displaced, and there are no reports of any injuries. The Red Cross will answer the call to assist those displaced with immediate needs. The fire marshal has been called to investigate the cause of the fire.
2026-01-04@4:54pm– #Bridgeport CT #ctfire
BRIDGEPORT, CT — Bridgeport Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred inside an after-hours club on the city’s East Side early Sunday morning.
Police said that shortly after 3:00 a.m., multiple 911 calls reported a man had been shot and was in serious condition in the 900 block of Noble Avenue. Responding officers encountered numerous people leaving what appeared to be an illegal after-hours club and located Jordan Thompson, 31, of Bridgeport, critically injured inside the location.
Thompson was transported to Bridgeport Hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased. Police detained possible witnesses at the scene as detectives began their investigation, and the Major Crimes Unit processed the location Sunday morning.
Authorities confirmed Thompson’s next of kin has been notified. The shooting marks the first homicide of 2026 in Bridgeport.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Thomas Harper of the Bridgeport Police Homicide Unit at 203-581-5239.
The first homicide of the year has occurred at an after hours club around the 900 block of Noble Avenue in Bridgeport. This is an actively developing story and there are no further details at this time.
BRIDGEPORT, CT — Bridgeport Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Tuesday night in the East End of the city.
At approximately 8:00 p.m., officers responded to a ShotSpotter activation in the 2200 block of East Main Street. When officers arrived, they located one victim suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was transported to St. Vincent’s Medical Center for treatment. Police did not release the victim’s condition, and no arrests have been made at this time.
The Bridgeport Police Department is continuing its investigation and is asking anyone with information to contact police.
Firefighters are on the scene of a fire in the 1400 block of Main Street. The fire was extinguished by the sprinklers, and firefighters are now assisting with the flooding. This fire could have affected many families if not for the sprinklers.
2026-01-01@9:46pm– #Bridgeport CT #ctfire
Two hours into the New Year, a person was shot on Main Street in Bridgeport, prompting an early-morning response from the Bridgeport Police Department.
At approximately 2 a.m., officers responded to the 2400 block of Main Street following reports of a person shot. Upon arrival, police located one victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the abdomen.
The victim was transported to a local hospital and is not listed in critical condition. No arrests have been made, and the investigation remains ongoing. No further information was released at this time.
Report of a car that struck a building around the 600 block of Lindley Street in Bridgeport. There are no reported injuries and we are waiting on an update for more information at this time.
UPDATE: Police confirmed that 1 party was detained.
Bridgeport officials are reporting significant reductions in crime across nearly every major category, including what they described as some of the lowest homicide numbers on record for the city.
According to figures presented by city leaders, violent crime is down 37% overall, while property crime has declined 24%. Homicides are down 66%, and shooting incidents have dropped 30% citywide.
Additional data shows sexual assaults are down 35%, robberies have fallen 46%, and aggravated assaults — including shootings, stabbings, and multi-person fights — are down 28%.
Property crime trends also continue to improve. Burglaries, grand larcenies, and motor vehicle thefts are all down, contributing to the overall decrease. City officials credited a regional auto theft task force, involving surrounding municipalities, with helping drive the reduction in vehicle thefts.
Mayor Joe Ganim said the figures reflect sustained progress rather than short-term fluctuations, emphasizing that the reductions span both violent and non-violent offenses.
Police Chief Roderick Porter noted that the data represents a summary of reported incidents and said the department continues to focus on deterrence, enforcement, and community engagement.
City Council Member Eneida L. Martinez highlighted visible changes in her district along Stratford Avenue and Barnum Avenue, saying decreased criminal activity has transformed the area and improved the quality of life for residents.
Officials also pointed to increased staffing as a contributing factor. The city has hired more than 100 police officers in under two years, with another recruit class scheduled to graduate on January 22. Additional testing is underway to continue expanding the department.
City leaders said they will continue investing in policing, community partnerships, and regional cooperation to maintain and build on the current downward crime trends.
Report of a hissing gas meter on the side of a home on Infield Street. Firefighters are on scene and they have requested the gas department to the scene.
2025-12-29@10:03pm #Bridgeport CT
Norwalk Firefighters rescue a dog in a house fire on Brook Street. No reported injuries.ac
2025-12-26@4:48pm– #Norwalk CT #ctfire
