2019-09-06 @ 1:15am-- Police said they were dispatched to the intersection of Shelton & Helen St, in response to an alleged robbery. The victim stated he was walking home to on East Main St until he was forcibly escorted into a white work van and subsequently was robbed by 3 black males. No weapons were displayed according to the victim. The victim was unable to provide any further description of the suspects. The suspects allegedly stole 2 gold chains, 2 gold bracelets, and a 14K gold ring from the victim. The suspects then proceeded to remove the victim from the vehicle, leaving him stranded at the intersection of Shelton & Helen st. The victim did not sustain any injuries as…
Tonight’s PT Barnum Housing Shooting…
2019-09-06 @12:07pm-- #Bridgeport CT--Tonight's PT Barnum housing shooting just occurred on Shell Street as drive-by shooting according to witnesses. One vehicle crashed on Shell Street near Ocean Terrace which is shown in the picture. The victim was located shot in the stomach by building 10 according to radio reports and was driven to the hospital by a private vehicle, which crashed at Barnum and Central. There was no word at this time of the victim's condition. There have been almost nightly shootings at PT Barnum Housing in the last week. This is the first time a bullet found a victim.
Bridgeport News: 10 Cartons Of Cigs Stolen
2019-09-05 @ 6:05pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A person shoplifted 10 cartons of cigarettes at Rite Aid at 1060 East Main Street, fleeing down East Main towards Barnum Avenue. Want to get away? Check out this deal from our sponsor!
Bridgeport News: Man Shot In The Head
POLICE UPDATE: 2:34pm, shots were fired near 2298 Main Street. A 34 year old male victim was struck once in the face by gunfire, and was alert and talking to officers on the scene. The victim was transported to St. Vincent's Medical Center for treatment and he is expected to survive. Detectives are collecting evidence at the scene and are interviewing witnesses. Based on information gathered so far, this does not appear to be a random shooting and the victim who was struck by gunfire was the intended target. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Bridgeport Police at 203-576-TIPS(8477). 2019-09-05@2:18pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating a shooting on Wells Street. Radio reports said he was shot…
Bridgeport News: School Bus Accident
2019-09-04 @ 4:40pm-- Police are investigating a crash between a pickup truck and a school bus at the intersection of Wood and Capital Avenue. EMS was called per protocol and the ten children on board the bus suffered no injury according to radio reports.
Bridgeport News: Man Shot
2019-09-03 @ 10:05pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man was shot in the upper thigh on Washington Terrace. The victim told police it was a Puerto Rican male in a black hoodie.
Bridgeport News: Person Shot Beardsley Park
2019-09-03 @ 5:32pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating a shooting at Beardsley Park near Glendale Avenue. Police are still investigating but believe it to be a suicide.
Bridgeport News: Burglar Caught By Alert Police Officer
2019-09-03 @ 1:50pm— An alert Bridgeport Police Officer noticed a car parked the wrong way on Querida Street (which immediately abuts the town of Fairfield). He ran the plate, to find the car came back as stolen. A man got in the car as the officer approached, and he took off after hitting a stonewall. A short pursuit ensued, and ended on Cleveland Ave., near Wood Avenue, when the car hit another vehicle and crashed through a fence. The suspect then took off on foot, running through the backyards on West Jackson Avenue, where he was apprehended. The suspect was taken to the hospital with unknown injuries. The suspect was wanted for allegedly breaking into homes. According to radio reports, property…
Bridgeport News: Street Robbery
2019-09-02 @ 7:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man was struck by a bottle and robbed in the 2oo block of Lexington Avenue. Taken was the man's cash. This news report is made possible by: