Bridgeport News: Shots Fired
1:39am--#Bridgeport CT--Multiple reports of shots fired on Ellsworth Street near Hansen Street. No reports of anyone or anything hit at this time. This report sponsored by:
Bridgeport News: Man Stabbed
11:20pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A stabbing victim just showed up at Bridgeport Hospital. There is a language barrier and police have dispatched a translator. This report sponsored by:
“Burning” Schools
12:11am--#Bridgeport CT-- #Fairfield CT--Bridgeport Firefighters called to John Winthrop Middle School on Eckert Street for a fire, then the caller said it was in the back of the school. Firefighters on scene can't find anything. At the same time Fairfield Firefighters were called to Fairfield University for a burning electrical outlet outside Layola Gate. Firefighters confirm they found a burning outlet in a mulch pile. This report sponsored by:
Bridgeport News: Armed Robbery
9:30pm--#Bridgeport CT--9:30pm–#Bridgeport CT–Nunes Auto Repair on South Avenue was just robbed at gunpoint. Police had a brief foot pursuit with the suspect on Columbia Street where there is a large police presence in the area. This report sponsored by:
Bridgeport News: Large Street Fight
9:26pm--#Bridgeport CT--Report of a large street fight at Arctic and Kossuth Street. Lots of police on the way!
Bridgeport News: Shooting Victim
12:40am--#Bridgeport CT--A police officer at Bridgeport Hospital called in that a shooting victim has just arrived at the hospital, brought in by his nephew. There were reports of earlier of shots fired near 540 Grand Street. EMS just cautioned their drivers of one of the ambulance bays being closed off as a crime scene. Police say they are looking for a gray Monte Carlo responsible for the shooting. This report sponsored by:
Bridgeport News: Odor of Gas Indoors
10:19pm--#Bridgeport CT--Don't go to sleep yet Bridgeport! Odor of gas indoors at 299 Berkshire Avenue. Here come a bunch of firetrucks! This report sponsored by:
Bridgeport News: Deck Fire
11:38am---#Bridgeport CT--Firefighters were called to the condos at 2675 Park Avenue for back deck fire. The fire was thought have been started by a gas grill. Firefighters were very quick to the scene because they were already on the road with their ongoing Smoke Detector Awareness Program. It is actually called the The “Safe Asleep” program which began in 2005 as a partnership between the city fire department and RYASAP. Residents in need of smoke alarms can call 203-335-8835, and the fire department will install it for free.
Bridgeport News: Steel Point Bonding
This week, the State Bond Commission announced that it is scheduled to approve $9 million to assist the waterfront development at its next meeting on Monday, May 11, 2015 . In response, Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch made the following statement: “This is great news. After decades of broken promises, we’re seeing tremendous progress on construction at this major waterfront development project. It will serve as a major boon for our city’s economy with Starbucks, Chipotle, and Bass Pro Shops already announced. These businesses and others will create good paying jobs, add millions to our tax rolls, and help our city to continue getting better every day. Thanks to Governor Malloy, Bridgeport’s legislative delegation, and the State Bond Commission for their continued…