6:15pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Reports of shots fired at the basketball courts near Nanny Goat Park and the masked suspect fled in a car down Linen Street. So far no one or anything reported hit. This news report is made possible by:
4:55pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are involved in a foot pursuit on Ortega near Reservoir Avenue. If you live in the area and see a black male in a burgundy hoodie running through your backyard call 911. This news report is made possible by:
12:19pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A parole officer happen to be in the area of Sedgewick and North Avenue and found two young children around the age of 3 wandering the streets alone. Police are on the way. This news report is made possible by:
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman applauded the state House of Representatives for the passage today of S.B. 4, An Act Assisting Students Without Legal Immigration Status With The Cost Of College, in a bipartisan manner. The legislation passed the Senate with bipartisan support last week. Governor Malloy has requested immediate transmission of the bill and will sign it as soon as possible. “Dreamers are part of the fabric of this state,” Governor Malloy said. “They have been educated in our public schools, worked in our small businesses – and started small businesses of their own, paid taxes, and served in our military. Yet until now, they have not had access to the very financial aid that…
9:50pm--#Stratford CT-- First responders on the way to Barnum Avenue and Califonia Street for a 15 year old male who was shot in the chest with a nail gun and the nail went through his back. Police are on scene and he is not reported to be conscious according to the radio reports. This news report is made possible by:
5:05pm--#Bridgeport CT- Heavy black smoke was seen over the East End from an attic fire at 449 Newfield Avenue. Firefighters were challenged to get in the attic as there was no front stairway to the attic. The firefighters had to go up the stairs from one apartment through a hallway and then up to the attic. Everyone made it out safely, one person suffered smoke inhalation. Red Cross is on the way to help those who live there.
UPDATE: Police spokesperson Av Harris confirmed it was a shooting, a female (transgender) was shot in the face and arm along with a broken jaw. Police believe the victim was targeted and known to her. Animal Control was called to take care of the victim's dog. 2:02pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A woman was stabbed at 284/286 Stillman Street. There is very little info on this breaking news story. Detectives just arrived to investigate.
12:39pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Multiple officers were called to help break up a street fight at Maidson and Wallace Street, near the jail.
#Stratford CT-- Firefighters quickly contained a structure fire on Garibaldi Avenue.When firefighters arrived they found heavy fire on the back of the home. They were able to quickly extinguish the fire. Everyone made it out safely. There were no reported injuries. Firefighters from surrounding towns provided mutual aid to cover the fire stations emptied to battle this blaze.
#Monroe CT-- Tonight the Stepney Volunteer Fire Department said goodbye to an old friend, a 1995 Gowans--Knight rescue firetruck that has served Monroe for the last 23 years. The truck will find new action in a volunteer fire department in Pennsylvania. But Stepney volunteers are saying hello to the new Rescue Engine Squad 103.
