Bridgeport News: 2 in Custody After Robbery

7:01pm--#Bridgeport CT--2 in custody after an attempted robbery at Walgreen's at Park and John Street.  There was a foot pursuit and officer caught them on Garden Street.  A firearm was recovered. If you like our live reporting as it is happening would you consider helping us continue by donating?http://www.doingitlocal.com/2014/04/can-help/

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Fairfield News: Smoke Inside A Home

1:48pm--#Fairfield CT--Cheryl the alert mail carrier was delivering the mail on High Street.  When she arrived at 429 High Street and she knocked at the door.  When the elderly woman answered the door Cheryl found the residence filled with smoke.  The woman said there was a fire in the home.  Firefighters arrived and discovered there was a fire in the microwave oven which was out on their arrival.  The firefighters ventilated the home.

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Bridgeport News: 16 Year Old Shot In The Head

11:40pm--#Bridgeport CT--UPDATE:  Police are investigating a shooting that injured a 16-year-old youth Friday night.  Shortly before midnight, police responded to the area of Connecticut Avenue and Fifth Street on a report of a fight in the street. Moments later, police were alerted that there was a gunshot victim at 472 Connecticut Avenue.  Detective Vincent Lariccia located the victim, identified as Deontae Boykin, in the living room of the house.  The victim was bleeding from the head but was conscious and talking.  He told Lariccia that he was in his room when he heard arguing outside and went to his window to look outside.When he looked out the window, he said, he was shot in the head. Lariccia observed what appeared to be a bullet hole…

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Bridgeport News: Stabbing

9:08pm--#Bridgeport CT--A stabbing just occured at Stratford Avenue and Hollister Avenue.  One person has been detained by police on Logan Street.  The knife has also been recovered. If you appreciate our live reporting as it is happening would you consider helping us continue by donating?http://www.doingitlocal.com/2014/04/can-help/

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