Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Man Shot

UPDATE: Bridgeport Detective Captain Fitzgerald said the victim was shot one, an entry/exit wound to the leg.  It is a family/domestic fight and the suspect is known to them. 8:33pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A man was shot twice in the leg at the intersection of Capital and Whitney Avenue.  It does not appear to be life threatening.  No official word at this time on condition or suspect information.   You can help restore Facebook Live reports by donating just $1 a week at: https://www.patreon.com/doingitlocal or a one time donation at: http://bit.ly/2k6VmRY  

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Bridgeport News: Attempt To Rob School Children

8:11pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- There was an attempt to rob a group of school children from Blackham School's after school recreation program.  The attempted robbery occurred at Amsterdam and Thorme Street.  A person wearing a ski mask fled in a dark colored car.   Just $1 a week will keep our live breaking reports coming to you as they happen.  Please subscribe at: https://www.patreon.com/doingitlocal.  One time donations can be made at: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=vHqk7GcGamLFRX49nQD1-eM19jskZqqdTLhA50jTYU9tdC_iXV5cPwAUmQL1xX95NRj6JG  

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Bridgeport News: 2nd Arrest On Christmas Eve Homicide

On December 24, 2016 at just after midnight, Miguel Rivera (3/22/83) was shot and killed in front of 323 North Avenue. Detectives were able to quickly develop information in the case, and secure arrest warrants from Xavier Rivera (1/17/83) and Moises Contreras (10/16/87). On January 24, 2017, Contreras was taken into custody without incident at his mothers home located at 400 Olive Street Bridgeport. Contreras is charged with Murder, Unlawful Restraint in the First Degree, Criminal Possession of a Pistol/ Revolver, Carrying a Pistol without a Permit and Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm. Bond was set at $750,000. On January 31, 2017, the United States Marshal's Violent Fugitive Task Force, staffed in part by three Bridgeport Police detectives, located Rivera at a…

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