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Bridgeport News: 5 Shot On Stratford Avenue

UPDATE: Police spokesperson said it was four people shot, all with non-life-threatening injuries. 9:50pm--#Bridgeport CT--Around 10pm Tuesday night police received a call of shots fired at Stratford and Central Avenue. When they arrived they found two people shot at the Sunshine Deli, both with non-life threatening injuries. A short time later police received a call for a person who arrived at St. Vincent's Hospital shot in the stomach. He arrived in a private vehicle. Police located high caliber shell casings from 3 different weapons in the street. About a half hour later police received word from Bridgeport Hospital that two more gunshot victims arrived, their condition is unknown. Stratford Avenue between Bunnel and Central Avenue will be closed for the…

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Bridgeport News: Homicide At Sunnyside Inn

UPDATE: Police have identified the victim of homicide #4 has been identified as Alfanso Anderson age 49, of  639 Ezra Street, Bridgeport.   Police Update:   Last night, at 2330 hours, officers responded to a call of shots fired in room #12 of the Sunny Side Inn, at 145 Lake St. When they arrived, they found a middle-aged black male suffering from at least one gunshot wound. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. Detectives are working to confirm his identity. Anyone with information should contact Detective Heanue at 203-581-5242 or call 203-576-TIPS. 11:23pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Just before 11:30pm police received a call of shots fired at the Sunnyside Inn at 174 Lake Street. Radio reports said a white short female entered a room…

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Bridgeport News: Woman Attempts To Escape Moving Car

10:42pm--#Bridgeport News: Police on patrol noticed a woman in a car trying to escape from the passenger door of a moving car on I-95.  The police followed the car (no lights or sirens) off exit 26 after calling state police of the incident.  The car fled towards Captain's Cove parking lot where they found the woman laying on the ground.  The driver was found a short time later.   This news report is made possible by:

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Bridgeport News: Manhunt

9:22pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are looking for a person on Redding Place (off Park Avenue).  It's not known what he is wanted for and I can't give you a description of the suspect that police gave out, otherwise, people cry racism so good luck and lock your door if you live in the area.   This news report is made possible by:

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Fairfield News: Manhunt

5:15pm--#Fairfield CT-- Police have been tracking a shoplifter from the Stop and Shop on Villa Avenue in the Kings Highway.  They had him tracked to the Rooster River behind the Board Of Education Building on 500 Kings Highway East.  They caught up with him on Arising Street (Miller Nissan overflow parking area).  He has a broken arm and hypothermia from the ordeal.  State Police provided K-9 in the search.        

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Bridgeport News: Arson Suspected In Fire

Fire Department UPDATE: At 0223 this morning, the Bridgeport Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire at 1367 Reservoir Ave.  Upon arrival units found fire on the outside of the building threating to extend to the interior.  Quick operations by the members of the department held the damage to the exterior.  Our Fire Marshal Division is working with Bridgeport Police to investigate the fire.  The incident is being treated as suspicious with evidence at the scene suggesting that the fire may have been intentionally set.  The working fire required a full 1st alarm assignment of 4 Engines, 2 Ladder Trucks, the Rescue Company,  an Assistant Chief and Safety Officer.  No injuries were reported to civilians or Fire Department members during the incident.   2:29am--#Bridgeport CT-- Arson…

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