Bridgeport News: Crash With Ejection
2020-01-28@9:44pm--#Bridgeport CT--#cttraffic--A rollover accident with ejection Route 8/25 near exit 3. One person located, firefighters are searching for the 2nd occupant. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Elderly Man Beaten By Teen During Shooting
#Bridgeport CT--The Bridgeport Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in identifying the person responsible for committing a serious assault against an elderly person immediately following the homicide on Highland Avenue on January 26, 2020. The attached video clip shows the perpetrator inside Junco's Market on Highland Avenue before the shooting and physical assault, and then captures the assault after the shooting. The victim is a good Samaritan who was attempting to render aid to a shooting victim. Anyone who can identify the person responsible is asked to call Detective Harper at 203-581-5239 or the Bridgeport Police Tips Line at 203-576-TIPS.
Bridgeport News: Manhunt-Firearm Recovered-School On Lockdown
2020-01-28@10:55pm--#Bridgeport CT--A police officer on duty noticed a man with a firearm in his waistband at Madison and Grand Street. The man fled down Grand Street and tossed the firearm in the 400 block of Grand Street. The firearm was recovered and Columbus School was put on lock in/out which was lifted at 11:05am. State Police (now patrolling the Greene Homes) dispatched a K-9 but the suspect is still at large. This news report is made possible by:
Ansonia News: Man Shot In The Foot
2020-01-28@1:08am--#Ansonia CT--The Ansonia Police Department received several 911 calls reporting gunshots in the area of Wakelee Avenue and Clarkson Street. Responding officers located a 19 year-old male from New Haven at the corner of Clarkson Street and Holbrook Street, the male had been shot once in the foot. The male provided no information to the responding officers regarding the shooting. The male was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The Ansonia Police Department Patrol Division and Detective Bureau continue to investigate the incident. Anyone with information should call the Ansonia Police Department at 203-735-1885. (Ansonia Police Press Release) This press release is made possible by:
US Senator Murphy On Increased Violence
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), the top Democrat on the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Near East, South Asia, Central Asia and Counterterrorism, on Monday made the following statement regarding the recent escalation of violence in Yemen: “The recent escalation of violence in Yemen is deeply troubling, especially the Houthi missile attacks on mosques and civilian areas. All sides must de-escalate immediately, adhere to the cross-border truce, and work through the political process to bring us closer to ending this brutal war and humanitarian crisis,” said Murphy. “This is a critical moment when Yemen could lose the window of opportunity for negotiations and return to fighting. That would be a loss for both sides, as well as for the United…
I received this email but didn't immediately post because not many in our viewership have Comcast. But at 11:30pm I got a phone call. Why call so late and scare viewers thinking something happened to a loved one? Way to go State of CT! We have received reports from COMCAST (Voice Over IP) phone customers may be having difficulties dialing 9-1-1 emergency number across the state. If you have an emergency please try 911 first. If you experience difficulties placing a 9-1-1 emergency call and have a 9-1-1 emergency, you can use a mobile device or please contact your local police or fire department by dialing their local number. You can also use TEXT-TO-911 from your mobile device. Thank…
Bridgeport News: Suspects Captured In Courthouse Shooting
2020-01-27@3:00PMish-- #Bridgeport CT-- Police located the car wanted in this afternoon's courthouse shooting on North Avenue and engaged them in pursuit. The pursuit came to an end on Pine Street (off Fairfield Avenue) . A number of suspects were apprehended and as far as I know at this time one suspect is still at large. If I get an update I will post to this thread.
Bridgeport News: Shootout At The Courthouse
Bridgeport Police Statement: At approximately 12:15pm this afternoon, dispatch received notification of shots fired outside of the courthouse on Golden Hill Street. 4 individuals were sitting in a car outside of the courthouse at Golden Hill. An assailant with a gun shot at the individuals in the vehicle --- 3 OF THE INDIVIDUALS in the vehicle ran into the courthouse for cover. A 4TH INDIVIDUAL, the driver of the vehicle, also sustained a gunshot wound and was taken to the hospital. All four individuals are in the care of medics at St. Vincent’s and Bridgeport Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. This continues to be an active scene that is being processed. While this is an active scene, BPD reports there is no immediate threat…
Bridgeport News: ANOTHER Gunshot Victim
2020-01-27@12:40am--#Bridgeport CT-- ANOTHER gunshot victim just arrived at Bridgeport Hospital by private vehicle. So far it does not know where it occurred. A person has shot at PT Barnum an hour ago but we cannot confirm this is one and the same. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: 2 Shot-1 Dies In Greene Homes Shooting
2020-01-26 @ 5:37pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Bridgeport Police were notified via Shot Spotter of shots fired on Highland Avenue. Officers responded to the scene and located a male victim down on Highland Avenue adjacent to building #5 of Greene Homes, and a second victim down inside the Greene Homes complex. The first victim identified as Myreke Kenion, 18 was shot at least once and was transported to St. Vincent's Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries. The second victim, a 21 year old male was transported to Bridgeport Hospital and underwent surgery for gunshot wounds to the chest and leg. Detectives attempted to speak to the surviving victim, but his father refused to allow police to talk to him. Detectives are…