Today’s Vehicle Fire
Today's vehicle fire was hosted by Bridgeport at Golden Rod and Main Street. Firefighters quickly took care of it.
Person Shot
A person with a gunshot wound to the back was found on Yaremich Drive in Bridgeport. Police responded at approximately 1:19 PM after ShotSpotter reported 17 rounds fired in the 1300 block of Reservoir Avenue and six rounds fired in the 70 block of Alba Avenue.
UI Worker Reportedly Shocked on John Street
A United Illuminated worker reportedly suffered an electric shock at 430 John Street today. Unconfirmed reports indicate the worker’s injuries were not serious. No further details have been confirmed.
Bridgeport Man Critically Injured in Shooting
A 30-year-old Bridgeport man is in critical condition after police found him shot inside a car on Edwards Street near Reservoir Avenue in the city’s North End shortly before midnight Friday. The victim suffered multiple gunshot wounds to his wrist and thigh and was bleeding heavily when officers arrived. Patrol officers applied a potentially lifesaving tourniquet to his thigh before he was transported to St. Vincent’s Hospital for emergency surgery. General Investigations detectives responded, and the Major Crimes Unit processed the scene. The Detective Bureau’s Non-Fatal Shooting Task Force is investigating. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Timothy Leonard at (203) 581-5253.
UPDATE: POLICE IDENTIFY VICTIM OF ROCK ATTACK
BRIDGEPORT POLICE IDENTIFY VICTIM OF WEDNESDAY ROCK ATTACK AT B.J. BROWN PARK The Bridgeport Police Department has identified the man who was attacked with a large rock and found unresponsive at B.J. Brown Park Wednesday morning. He is a 22-year-old from the East End of the city. As of Thursday afternoon, he was still in critical condition and unable to speak. The man's name is not being released. The Detective Bureau received a tip about his identity following media reports on Wednesday night. A family member confirmed who he is from a photograph. That person told Detectives he had not been home in a week. He was not reported missing. Officers were called to the park, at the intersection of…
Child Staples Fingers Together
EMS was dispatched to Roosevelt School at 680 Park Ave for a child who stapled their fingers together, according to unconfirmed reports. Sounds like something I would have done as a child.
Stratford Avenue Bridge Closed Overnight
Radio report of the Stratford Avenue Bridge being closed overnight. No details but more than likely due to construction.
Car and Motorbike Collide
A person on a motorbike and a car collided at Park and North Avenue with possible injuries.
Man Shot In The Chest
Bridgeport Police said in a statement that they responded to Cottage Street and Park Avenue on report of a gunshot victim at approximately 9:00 am. Officers located a male party with a GSW to the chest. The victim is being transported to the hospital now and officers are invest
Structure Fire
The Bridgeport Fire Department said in a statement that At approximately 7:40 pm, they responded to the 1600 block of North Avenue to report of a structure fire. Upon arrival, units locate fire on the second and third floor which was brought under control within 30 minutes. There are no reported injuries, and the American Red Cross is assisting with the relocation of 5 adults and 1 dog. The Bridgeport Fire Marshal’s office is investigating.