In the area of the 1900 block Stratford Avenue, a victim was found with multiple stab wounds where he succumbed to his injuries, marking the twelfth homicide in Bridgeport in 2024. The earliest reports I have on this is from around 3 AM. More information to come.
I’ve received a number of texts from viewers of a large number of shots fired on the East Side near Noble/Kossuth/Jane Street area. So far no reports of anyone hit.
2024-10-31@11:40pm–#Bridgeport CT
BRIDGEPORT, CT – Bridgeport Police have provided an update on Tuesday evening’s shooting incident at the University of Bridgeport. A man, who is not affiliated with the university, sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound in a campus dining hall, reportedly following a personal dispute.
The identified person of interest, 18-year-old Dylan Cruz-Tillery of Queens, New York, has not yet been located. Bridgeport Police are coordinating with the NYPD’s 105th Precinct to find him. The police responded quickly on-site and collaborated with university officials to secure the area and initiate a lockdown for campus safety.
An increased law enforcement presence on campus has been arranged, including a UB-1 patrol vehicle stationed overnight, which played a role in the prompt response. Police Chief Roderick Porter highlighted that this officer’s on-site presence helped control the incident and prevent further escalation.
The University of Bridgeport continues to work closely with Bridgeport Police, aiming to maintain a secure environment for students and staff. Campus officials expressed gratitude for the department’s quick actions and ongoing cooperation.
Initial investigations indicate the dispute, which reportedly involved a personal matter concerning a young woman, was confined to the dining hall area. While there were others present, no further injuries occurred, and the incident remained isolated between the two individuals.
The police department has received support from Connecticut’s Department of Public Safety, and additional resources have been offered to assist as needed. Bridgeport Police urge anyone with information regarding Cruz-Tillery’s location to contact them immediately. Officers will continue their increased presence on campus for ongoing support to students, staff, and the community.
Further updates will be provided as new information becomes available.
Police confirmed that shots were fired in the dining hall at the University of Bridgeport. The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries and has been transported to the hospital. Just 24 hours earlier, the University of Bridgeport and the Bridgeport Police Department hosted a “Symposium on Use of Force” at the university.
On October 20, 2024, around 11:20 a.m., Bridgeport Police responded to a report of a person shot on the 200 block of Goddard Avenue. Upon arrival, officers found a male victim with a gunshot wound to the head. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition. Jahseim Cherry, 22, of New Haven, later succumbed to his injuries, marking Bridgeport’s 11th homicide of the year.
Anyone with information is encouraged to reach out to Detective Jeffrey Holtz at 203-581-5293 or contact the Bridgeport Police Tips line at 203-576-TIPS.
EMS on the scene of a motor vehicle accident involving a school bus in the 600 block of Bishop Avenue. Unknown if there were any injuries, only AMR was on the scene evaluating the students.
There is another crash involving a bus and motorcycle on Hollister Avenue.
2024-10-29@7:50am–#Bridgeport CT
Firefighters are on the scene at 55 East Main Street where construction workers allegedly hit a gas line. Gas company on the way.
2024-10-28@11:17am–#Bridgeport CT
Report of a rollover accident near the intersection of Arctic Street and Pembroke Street in Bridgeport. The car was removed and after cleaning debris the roadway should be opened up shortly. 2024/10/27@~5:05pm
Bridgeport, CT – On October 22, 2024, during a midnight traffic stop for a violation, Bridgeport officers discovered an illegal firearm, leading to the arrest of the driver, identified as Eric Guillermo Goicochea, 26, from Manchester, CT. The stop revealed that Goicochea lacked a valid pistol permit, the vehicle was unregistered, and its license plates belonged to another car. Officers recovered a loaded Glock with an altered serial number and two loaded magazines from the vehicle.
Goicochea faces charges for illegal firearm possession, firearm alteration, failure to store a firearm properly, carrying without a permit, operating under suspension, falsifying a marker, driving without insurance, and failure to obey a stop sign. Bail was set at $75,000. The Bridgeport Police Department remains committed to enhancing public safety through ongoing proactive enforcement efforts.
Firefighters were called to a porch fire on Sixth Street. Witnesses told me it started on the 3rd floor of the back porch, quickly spreading. Firefighters were able to get the upper hand despite stiff winds fan the flames. The fire marshal is on scene to investigate the cause of the fire.
2024-10-26@4:26pm–#bridgeportct #2024-10-26@4:26pm–#bridgeportct ##ctfirectfire
