Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Water Rescue At Seaside Park

#Bridgeport CT--Saturday-7-28-2019 @ 8:25 pm a call was received at the EOC for persons trapped on the break water at the mouth of Bridgeport Harbor just off shore from Seaside park. Fire fighters responded and initial reports were received that there were 3 persons stuck on the break water. Upon arrival fire personnel discovered it was a total of six individuals. Five men and one women were cut off from the shore when high tide came in and they were not able to return to shore,. Two fire boats were used to remove them from the break water and returned them safely to shore. There were no injuries to the individuals or Firefighters.

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Bridgeport News: Motorcyclist/Pedestrian Injured By SUV

Police UPDATE---A 22 year old Bridgeport man was traveling northbound on Madison Avenue operating a 2015 Yamaha motorcycle. As the motorcycle approached the intersection of Madison Avenue and Garfield Avenue a 36 year old Bridgeport man, operating a 2010 Toyota RAV4, was travelling eastbound on Garfield Avenue. The Toyota RAV 4 continued east on Garfield Avenue, crossed over Madison Avenue, and collided with the motorcycle. This collision caused the operator of the motorcycle to be ejected and land on the sidewalk at the northeast corner of the intersection. The motorcycle was located in the northbound lane of Madison Avenue at Garfield Avenue. During this time the Toyota RAV4 mounted the sidewalk at the same location (northeast corner of Madison and…

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Bridgeport News: Man Shot Dies

Police UPDATE: On July 27, 2019 at 0113 hours, shots were fired at Newfield Avenue/ Revere Street. A 32 year old male victim was struck multiple times by gunfire and was transported to Bridgeport Hospital where he was pronounced dead. A large crowd formed after the shooting and was dispersed by patrol officers. Detectives worked throughout the night to process a crime scene and are working to establish a motive. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Bridgeport Police at 203-576-TIPS (8477).   2019-07-27 @ 1:18am--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating a shooting that took place on Newfield Avenue near Revere Street. Radio reports say he was shot in the head and in serious condition. Witnesses say this…

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