Norwalk News: Triple Shooting

Norwalk Detectives are investigating a triple shooting that occurred April 13, 2017 at 10:40 p.m. on Chapel Street. Initially officers responded to a report of shots fired on Chapel Street and located a crime scene but no victims. The Norwalk Hospital then reported two male victims had arrived by private vehicle. A short time later, a third male victim arrived at the Norwalk Hospital. All three victims suffered non-life threatening injuries. The Crime Scene Unit processed the scene on Chapel Street, which was closed temporarily. Additional patrols have been assigned to the area. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Detective Collins at 203-854-3011 or bcollins@norwalkct.org. Anonymous tips can be left at any of the below contacts. Norwalk Police…

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Westport News: Structure Fire

Westport Firefighters were dispatched to a fire alarm activation at a commercial occupancy on Woodside Lane at 5:55 AM. Two Engine companies, the Truck Company and the Shift Commander were on the initial dispatch. Arriving companies initially staged at locked entry gates and proceeded to walk up the building to investigate the cause of the alarm. While conducting a 360 of the building, Engine 2 found smoke coming from a room on the 1 st floor at the rear of the building. The incident was upgraded to a working fire bringing two additional Westport Engines. Engine 2, Engine 4 and Truck 1’s crews worked together to deploy a 500’ attack line, force entry to the fire room and extinguish the…

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Malloy Not Running For Third Term

Today, Governor Dannel Malloy announced he will not seek a third term.  How do you think history will remember him?  How will you remember him?   I began my first run for Governor on February 3, 2004, more than 13 years ago.  And now, a little past the midway point in my second term, I’ve obviously had to consider what the future might look like for myself and my family, for the Democratic Party, and for our great state.   I’ve thought a great deal about the areas my administration has tried to prioritize these past six years.  Throughout our work, we’ve tried to play the long-game for Connecticut, not doing what is politically expedient, but rather what we believe…

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New Fisher House In West Haven Veterans Hospital

A new Fisher House in West Haven is being built to assist those who have a family member in the VA hospital. Ground was broken on this 16 suite house on April 11, and will provide free housing for an estimated 500 families a year. The house will be located on the VA campus on Campbell Avenue. As told by the Fisher House Foundation President David Coker, “This house will serve as a tangible symbol of our support...we believe it's our duty to help provide an environment where families can focus solely on the healing process.” The mind behind Fisher House, Pauline Trost, pursued her interest of being able to give temporary housing for families that was affordable, and was…

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