10:44am--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- If you are downtown near the Aquarion Water Company at 853 Main Street (near Ralph and Rich's and Barnum Museum) the police will be conducting an active shooter DRILL. This news report is made possible by:
7:07pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A pedestrian was hit bya car in front of 327 Main Avenue, the pedestrian has back pain according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by:
12:52pm--A "minor" explosion burned a worker at Wilson's Welding at 1341 West Broad Street. The worker was cutting a diesel tank when it exploded according to firefighters.
5:57pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Police are investigating a strong armed robbery in front of the Dunkin Donuts at John and Main Street. Four youths reportedly jumped a person taking their cellphone. This news report is made possible by:
4:55pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- An old firehouse located at 167 Norman Street collapsed without warning. Neighbors say they heard a large bang but not an explosion. Jersey barriers that were already set up kept the public safe from the falling bricks. The Deputy Chief said he called the gas company and UI to ensure all utilities were turned off.
3:55pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A man has been shot behind 1177 Park Avenue, the suspect fled on foot behind the house. Bridgeport Police Chief AJ Perez said the man was shot in the back and that the man is conscious and alert.
UPDATE: Minor fight inside the school. Officials say it is abundance of precaution. 1:50pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Bassick High School is in a lock-in/lock-out according to radio reports. I'm trying to find out why. This news report is made possible by:
8:59pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Just before 9am Mike's Supermarket at 375 Capitol Avenue was robbed at gunpoint by a Hispanic male wearing a mask brandishing a small caliber handgun. The suspect fled on foot down Parrot Avenue and police gave chase. The suspect turned down Charles where he encountered a police sergeant who tackled him. The sergeant injured his hand taking him down. The suspect's gun went off during the take down shooting the suspect in the leg. The gun and money were both recovered at the scene.
11:45pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Multiple calls for shots fired on Madison Avenue near Lincoln Avenue/Madison Terrace area. So far no one or anything reported hit. This news report is made possible by:
