Bridgeport News: Detectives Arrest Suspect In Shooting

#Bridgeport, Conn. (July 14, 2015 Press Release) -- Detectives arrested a city man today in connection with a shooting Friday on Reservoir Avenue. Investigators charged Malcolm Dukes, 21, of Bridgeport, with criminal attempt at murder, first-degree robbery and gun-related charges. Investigators determined that Dukes, the victim and one of the victim's friends arranged to meet for a drug transaction. The victim, a 23-year-old Monroe man, was shot in the shoulder when Dukes attempted to rob him. The shooting happened at approximately 7:15 p.m. in the area of Reservoir Avenue and Alba Avenue. Police located the victim, who drove himself to a nearby gas station, and his friend a short distance away.  Neither man lives in Bridgeport.  Based on accounts to investigators, the men…

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Bridgeport News: House Fire

4:40pm--#Bridgeport CT--Firefighters quick response time kept a fire from quickly spreading to the rest of the house at 148 Anson Street.  The fire was on the third floor.  Firefighters did a search and found no one inside the home.  Firefighters had it quickly contained but hots spots in the insulation remained until the removed it from the home.  The fire marshal was called to investigate.

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