At approximately 6:44am, Bridgeport police responded to Bass Pro Shops to report of a stabbing. A male party was stabbed in the chest and transported to a local hospital for treatment of a non-life-threatening injury. The responsible person was taken into custody.
The Bridgeport Fire Department dispatched to the Amphitheater for a fire alarm at approximately 10:27pm. Upon arrival, a small fire was extinguished by the sprinkler system. There was no event at the time and no reported injuries. The Bridgeport Fire Marshal’s office is investigating.
Firefighters were called to the scene of the 300 block of Charles Street in Bridgeport. On arrival they encountered a van on fire and quickly went to putting it out, preventing another nearby car from also catching. The fire is now out at this time.
Bridgeport police and fire responded to the intersection of Barnum and Central avenues at approximately 7:24 p.m. for a reported MVA involving a motorbike. The motorbike rider sustained serious injuries and is being transported to Bridgeport Hospital.
The Bridgeport Police Department is investigating the cause of death and the identity of a man found floating in the Beardsley Park pond on Sunday afternoon. Two fishermen reported seeing an unresponsive body in a remote area in the northern part of the pond, known as Bunnell's Pond, at approximately 3:51 p.m. Sunday. Patrol officers, detectives, firefighters and medics responded. An investigator with the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner arrived a short time later. The body was removed from the pond by the Bridgeport Fire Department. It was extremely decomposed. The man may have been in the water for a week, or more. He was clothed and was carrying several personal items. An autopsy was scheduled for Monday morning…
Report of a pedestrian struck at the intersection of Boston Ave and Seaview Ave in Bridgeport. First responders are on their way at this time.
Report of shots fired on East Ave by Clermont Ave in Bridgeport. Police arrived on scene and found shell casings but there is no report of any injuries at this time.
Bridgeport firefighters responded to the 80 block of Pequonnock Street around 1:48 a.m. for a fire in a vacant multi-family house. No injuries were reported, and the Bridgeport Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating.
Bridgeport police responded to the 200 block of St. Stephens Road at approximately 5:57 p.m. after a ShotSpotter activation reported eight rounds fired. Police said one person self-transported to a local hospital with a gunshot wound. The victim’s condition is unknown at this time. The Bridgeport Police Department is investigating. Updates will be provided as they become available.
Bridgeport Police are investigating a residential burglary in the 100 block of George Street. There are no further details. 2026-08-22@12:43pm #Bridgeport CT