Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Officer In The Police Involved Shooting ID’d

#Bridgeport CT-- Bridgeport Police have identified the officer involved in the police involved shooting on Fairfield Avenue the other day as 30-year-old Patrolman James Boulay.  He has been placed on administrative leave per protocol and pending a Connecticut State Police Investigation.  The officer is reported to have been on the force for two years and has no record on any disciplinary action.   Patrolman Boulay opened fire on a teen and his passenger as the teen reportedly tried to run over officers with his stolen vehicle after  hitting a number of vehicles going down Fairfield Avenue the wrong way.  Two officer were injured after being hit by the car.  The teen was killed by the gunfire.  

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University Of Bridgeport President To Step Down

#Bridgeport CT-- University of Bridgeport Tweeted today that President Neil A. Salonen will be stepping down.  The president Tweeted that June 3o, 2018 and signals time to "pass the baton" as the university looks to its centennial anniversary.   UB News said "Under his stewardship, UB more than tripled its revenue, balanced its budget, and established a substantial endowment. Enrollment has climbed to a current 30-year high of nearly 5,700 students." http://news.bridgeport.edu/news-releases/president-neil-a-salonen-to-leave-the-university-of-bridgeport-next-year/  

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