Bridgeport Police Statement On Fatal Hit And Run

#Bridgeport CT--The Bridgeport Police Serious Crash Investigation Team responded to a report of a pedestrian struck by a car on the 600 block of Sylvan Ave at approximately 8:10pm on Dec 29th.  Nathaniel Dubose, 66, of Bridgeport was walking on Sylvan Ave when he was struck by grey or silver car travelling south on Sylvan Ave.  The driver of the striking vehicle fled the scene. Mr. Dubose, who sustained severe head trauma, was transported to St Vincent’s Hospital by medics where he died as a result of his injuries.  The investigation is continuing.  Officer John Perry is the lead investigator. It is the 10th traffic death in Bridgeport in 2017. Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has any information on…

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Bridgeport News: Man Shot

8:40pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A person walked into the Shell Gas Station at 4402 Main Street and told the clerk he was shot.  The victim waited a few minutes then got into a black car.  A few minutes later he arrived at St. Vincent's Hospital to awaiting police.  There was no crime scene at the gas station.  Detectives are investigating.   This news report is made possible by:

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Westport Volunteer Emergency Medical Service’s New Equipment Put into Service

#Westport, CT – Westport ambulances will be equipped with Stryker/Physio-Control LUCAS 3 chest compression systems to aid in the care of patients suffering from cardiac arrest. The local non-profit, Westport Volunteer Emergency Medical Service (WVEMS), purchased the mechanical CPR devices after being awarded a $35,000 grant from Newman's Own Foundation in September. The grant was given in honor of Newman's Own Foundation  35th anniversary, and was awarded to some of the original recipients of Paul Newman's generosity.   The updated technology gives EMS workers a quicker, safer way to care for patients. LUCAS 3 is an automated system that provides and assures optimal, high-quality chest compressions to a patient in cardiac arrest, a deadly condition when a patient's heart no…

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