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 https://youtu.be/pp05GyVlNUE
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…
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
Report of a pedestrian struck at the intersection of Fairview Ave and Wayne Street in Bridgeport. First responders are on their way at this time.
https://youtu.be/256aRk-mvFs BRIDGEPORT—The Kline Memorial Auditorium, a historic theater serving the community since its opening in 1940, has begun a significant construction project—the first of its kind in the venue’s 84-year history. Executive Director Lawrence Caso shared insights into the long-awaited renovations, set to enhance both accessibility and functionality for patrons and staff alike. With approximately 70,000 visitors each year, the Kline Memorial is widely celebrated, but it has long faced limitations in accessibility. The new construction will address this by installing the venue’s first elevator, allowing patrons with mobility challenges to reach the mezzanine and enjoy the art gallery—a space that showcases rotating exhibits by local artists. The project also includes the addition of a ground-floor wheelchair-accessible restroom, a conference…
On October 23, 2024, at approximately 10:59 PM, Bridgeport Police officers stopped a gray Nissan Altima at the intersection of Maple Street and Kossuth Street. The vehicle had been blocking the roadway in an area known for recent violent crimes and gunfire. During the investigation, officers discovered that a passenger, Kavon Roberts, was carrying a silver Smith & Wesson .40 caliber firearm in his waistband. Roberts attempted to flee on foot, leading officers on a chase into a backyard on Beach Street. While trying to prevent Roberts from jumping over a fence, one officer was bitten on the hand. Roberts was eventually found hiding under some stairs in a neighboring yard. A search revealed 10 wax paper folds in his…
