Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: 2 Shooting Incidents

Here are two press releases from the City of Bridgeport:   Bridgeport, Conn. (September 16, 2015) -- Today, Bridgeport Police Department responded to a 911 call regarding shots fired near the corner of Daniels Ave. and Trumbull Ave.  Upon arrival at the reported scene, police officers did not find a victim or suspect. The location of the alleged incident is not too far from several schools, and, as a matter of precaution, following the 911 call about the alleged incident police called for a temporary lockdown of Hallen School, Park City Magnet School, and Wilbur Cross School. The lockdown at each school was lifted minutes after police arrived at the alleged scene only to find no trace of a victim or suspect. Detectives…

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Connecticut Post Endorses Mayor Finch’s Re-Election Bid

After accusing Mayor Finch of suppressing  the news until after the election the Connecticut Post endorses the mayor. Press release from Mayor Finch's Campaign: Bridgeport, Conn. (September 13, 2015) -- Today, the CT Post -- the state's second largest newspaper -- endorsed Mayor Bill Finch's re-election bid in Bridgeport, Conn. In an editorial titled, “Finch has kept momentum in Bridgeport," the publication's editorial board asserted that Mayor Finch's leadership has the city moving in the right direction. I guess that explains why we have a bigger audience!

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Video: Bridgeport News: 3 Sent To Hospital After Shooting Outside Pleasant Moments

UPDATE: Bridgeport Police Press Release: Early this morning, the Bridgeport Police Department responded to a non-fatal shooting incident in which two people were shot, and one injured. At 2:05 a.m., police officers responded to a call about an alleged shooting incident in the area of William St. & Crescent Ave. Upon arrival, police officers found two victims suffering from gunshot wounds, and another victim who suffered non-weapon induced injuries to the head. The first victim, a 25 year-old male, suffered a gunshot wound to the left foot. He was taken to Bridgeport Hospital where he is currently in stable condition. A second victim, a 23 year-old female, suffered gunshot wounds to the back and leg. She was also taken to…

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