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Bridgeport News: Building Collapse

4:55pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- An old firehouse located at 167 Norman Street collapsed without warning.  Neighbors say they heard a large bang but not an explosion.  Jersey barriers that were already set up kept the public safe from the falling bricks.  The Deputy Chief said he called the gas company and UI to ensure all utilities were turned off.

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Bridgeport News: Bassick Lock-In / Lock-Out

UPDATE: Minor fight inside the school.  Officials say it is abundance of precaution. 1:50pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Bassick High School is in a lock-in/lock-out according to radio reports.  I'm trying to find out why.   This news report is made possible by:

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1:04pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A car has hit a utility pole on North near River Street.  Expect delays at the normally busy intersection.   This news report is made possible by:

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Bridgeport News: Robber Shoots Self During Aprehension

8:59pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Just before 9am Mike's Supermarket at 375 Capitol Avenue was robbed at gunpoint by a Hispanic male wearing a mask brandishing a small caliber handgun. The suspect fled on foot down Parrot Avenue and police gave chase. The suspect turned down Charles where he encountered a police sergeant who tackled him. The sergeant injured his hand taking him down. The suspect's gun went off during the take down shooting the suspect in the leg. The gun and money were both recovered at the scene.

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Bridgeport News: Living Room Fire

5:11pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- No Super Bowl Party at 1165 Central Avenue as there is a fire in the living room on the first floor.   It may have traveled through the walls as  firefighters are reporting smoke on the the 3rd floor as well.   This news report is made possible by:

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State Police Pursuit

12:34am--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- State Police just broke off a pursuit starting at exit 5 on Route 8/25  that got off exit 3 when the broke off it off.  The car was wanted for speeding.   This news report is made possible by:

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Bridgeport News: Person Shot

11:36pm--UPDATE: The second shooting occurred on I-95 and state police are taking over the investigation. The person was shot in the buttocks with non-life threatening injuries.   UPDATE: Another person just showed up at Bridgeport Hospital shot. Unknown if it is connected to this shooting.   10:38pm-- #Bridgeport Connecticut-- A drive by shooting at Union and Stratford Avenue leaves one person grazed by the gunfire.  A person was shot in the shoulder and leg earlier at Stratford and Hollister Avenue.   This news report is made possible by:

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