Truck Hits Awning
Truck hits awning on Cannon Street, Bridgeport. No reported injuries.
Bicyclist Struck By Hit & Run Driver
Bridgeport police and fire responded to East Main Street and Hamilton Street to a report of an MVA involving a bicyclist. The vehicle fled the scene, and the bicyclist sustained minor injuries. A white Toyota Rav4 out of Norwalk fled the scene according to radio reports.
4 Rescued After Boat Capsizes
Four people were rescued after a boat capsized near the Seaside Park lighthouse Saturday evening. All four made it to shore with assistance from firefighters and refused medical care.
Pedestrian Struck
A pedestrian was struck at Thorme and Main Street and transported to the hospital with unknown injuries.
Bridgeport Police Investigate Grandview Avenue Shooting
At approximately 6:24 p.m., Bridgeport Police responded to the 250 block of Grandview Avenue after a ShotSpotter activation reported 15 rounds fired, immediately followed by a second activation reporting seven rounds. Police said the responsible parties fled the scene and were involved in a motor vehicle crash in the Pembroke and Maple Street area at approximately 6:37 p.m., where they were detained. Police initially reported no injuries; however, in an update, both responsible parties were transported to Bridgeport Hospital, with one suffering a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the leg. The department is investigating further.
Residential Burglary
Report of a residential burglary which occurred around the 300 block of Bond Street in Bridgeport, earlier today around 3 PM. Bridgeport police are currently investigating.
Car and Motorbike Crash
Bridgeport police are investigating a crash involving a motorcycle and a car on Stratford Avenue near Central Avenue this afternoon.
Confirmed Fatality In Car Fire
Report of a car fire at the 500 block of Frenchtown Rd in Bridgeport. One body was discovered inside the burned-out vehicle. Neither the identity of the body nor the cause of the fire can be confirmed at this time.
Scooter-Car Crash
Report of a crash between a car and a scooter at Orange and Union Avenue. No word on injuries.
Fire At the Amphitheater
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.