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Overnight Structure Fire

Jan 6, 2026 Alex

The Bridgeport Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 300 block of Fairview Avenue. Fire units arrived to find fire from a 2-story residence. The fire was quickly knocked down with no reported injuries. The Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating, and the American Red Cross is assisting with the displacement of 3 adults and 1 child. We’re a two-person independent local news team, and by buying us a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/doingitlocal, supporting us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/doingitlocal, donating via https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=N56AVL6EUFP6N, or subscribing on Facebook, you help us continue delivering breaking local news while gaining access to special supporter-only behind-the-scenes content.

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Series of Shootings Shake Bridgeport’s East Side

Jan 5, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

https://youtube.com/shorts/XSyJTH5exKY A shooting Monday night on East Main Street and Edna Ave has rattled nearby residents and comes amid a troubling series of gun-related incidents that unfolded within minutes of each other geographically over the weekend. The most recent incident occurred Monday evening, January 5, 2026, near East Main Street and Edna Ave. According to the Bridgeport Police Department, multiple parties were involved in a verbal dispute outside when shots were fired. Police confirmed no injuries were reported and said the investigation remains ongoing. Nearby resident Barbara Jimenez said the gunfire erupted just moments after she returned home to what is normally a quiet, dead-end street near Foster Square. “I closed the door and then boom — next thing you…

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Child Struck By Car

Jan 5, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

https://youtube.com/shorts/IlmriI-CUGw Police are investigating a crash between a car and a 12-year-old girl at Park and Wade Street. Park Avenue is closed on both sides between Wade and Chalmers for the accident investigation. It did appear that the driver stopped and was cooperating with police. UPDATE: The road closure is now Park ave between Beach Place and Eaton Street UPDATE: Park Avenue has reopened and the pedestrian is listed in critical, but stable condition. We’re a two-person independent local news team, and by buying us a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/doingitlocal, supporting us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/doingitlocal, donating via https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=N56AVL6EUFP6N, or subscribing on Facebook, you help us continue delivering breaking local news while gaining access to special supporter-only behind-the-scenes content.

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Apartment Fire

Jan 4, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

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

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UPDATE: Bridgeport Man Killed in After-Hours Club Shooting on Noble Avenue

Jan 4, 2026 Alex

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…

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Man Shot on East Main Street in Bridgeport; Police Investigating

Jan 3, 2026 Alex

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.

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Man Shot on Main Street Two Hours Into the New Year

Jan 1, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

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.

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Car Versus Building

Dec 31, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

https://youtube.com/shorts/ZDsV_21-VZg?feature=share 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.

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