Fairfield News: Basement Fire
10:01am--#Fairfield CT-- Firefighters on the scene on Penfield Road for a basement fire. EMS was dispatched for a homeowner with smoke inhalation. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Stabbed In The Eye
POLICE UPDATE: #Bridgeport CT-- On Thursday, April 26th I first told you of an individual who showed up at Bridgeport Hospital stabbed in the eye. Police identified the man as Carl James, 23 of West Liberty Street, Bridgeport. Police Chief AJ Perez said that the victim was sitting in a car with his girlfriend at Norman and Fairfield Avenue. Police are trying to piece the story together but the victim is not cooperating. The man's injuries were serious enough to transport him to Yale New Haven Hospital. Earlier in the day two teens were shot on Norman Street, police do not believe they are connected but are not ruling it out. 6:34pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man just showed up at Bridgeport…
Bridgeport News: Shots Fired
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:
Bridgeport News: Two Shot
1:30pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A 16 and 17-year-old were shot on Norman Street. Police have no suspects but are checking surveillance video. On was shot in the stomach and the other in the elbow. Police say it is non-life-threatening injuries. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Foot Pursuit
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:
Bridgeport News: Young Kids Left Alone
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:
Students Without Legal Status Tuition Passes House
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…
Stratford News: Nailed!
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:
Bridgeport News: Fire On The East End
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.
Bridgeport News: Woman Shot
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.