Bridgeport

Trumbull Gardens Shoot-Out

2024-04-04@9:10pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A number of viewers reported a gun battle at Trumbull Gardens last night right after 9pm. A car appears to be caught between the shooters. About 14 shots were fired. There were no reports of anyone shot. This is why viewer pictures are so important, to let your neighbor know what is happening !!

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Mount Growmore Development Takes Two Steps Forward: City Executes Professional Services Agreement to Bid Out and Contract for Sitework

Planning & Zoning Commission Approves Supportive Zoning Amendment Bridgeport, CT – On March 25th, the City’s Planning and Zoning Commission approved a zoning map amendment that supports the mixed-use development of Mount Growmore; a community-led redevelopment in Bridgeport’s East End neighborhood. Conceived by the nonprofit development organization, The East End Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (“NRZ”) Market & Café Inc., the Mount Growmore project will create a new hydroponic farm and community wellness campus, along with an educational center and training facility on the 2-acre former brownfield site. In addition, on March 22nd, Mayor Ganim executed a Professional Services Agreement with AECOM Environmental by which the company will work with the East End NRZ Market and Café, Inc. and the City’s Office of Planning and Economic…

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Bridgeport News: Press Conference On Friday’s Shooting

Mayor Joseph Ganim: Stood in front of the building where two men were gunned down and 2 other injured Saturday night and said “This building behind us was illegally operated as an after club after hours club, the social club call it what you want”. Chief Porter emphasized “As the mayor stated, I think it's important that we come out and identify and address locations like this. Sometimes these are pop-up where the we have these pop-up after hours in these places, illegal activity and if they breed violence, it's really important that we come out and we reach out to the community. And ask for the community's help. So let us know when places like these pop-up, there's something…

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Bridgeport News: 4 Shot- 2 Dead

On March 30, 2024, at approximately 11:15 p.m. Bridgeport Police responded to the intersection of Stratford Avenue and Logan Street on reports of multiple victims struck by gunfire.  Upon arriving in the area, officers located three parties outside 1542 Stratford Avenue suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.  During that time, a fourth victim presented at an area hospital; also suffering from gunshot wounds.  The three victims at the scene were promptly transported to area hospitals via AMR ambulance. Officer discovered and secured a crime scene that includes the property at 1542 Stratford Avenue and the surrounding city streets and sidewalks.  The Detective Bureau Homicide Squad has responded and taken charge of the investigation.  The Police Department’s Forensic Identification Unit is currently processing the…

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