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8:20pm–#Faifield CT–Police called to Fairfield Cinemas theater 9 on Black Rock Turnpike for a man in his fifties who is standing in the back row and refuses to sit down.  Usher SAYS it is against fire code for him to stand during the movie.

 

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7:40pm–#Bridgeport CT–Report of shots fired on Seaview and Holly Street.  Police have found shell casings.  So far no word of anyone or anything being hit.

 

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UPDATE: Unconfirmed reports say the victim has suffered two gunshot wounds to the head.

2:12pm–#Bridgeport CT–Firefighters were dispatched to a car parked in front of 36 Staples Street for an unresponsive man slumped over the wheel of his car.  Firefighters quickly called police suspecting foul play.  The call on the radio was dispatched as a possible homicide and a crime scene has been established.  Detectives were just arriving when I left the scene so nothing has be confirmed.  I will update you with official word as soon as I get a press release, I’m still awaiting a press release from last night’s homicide.

2:11pm–#Bridgeport CT–A taxi cab driver picked up 3 people on Colorado Avenue and was robbed by them Clermont Avenue by 3 males and a female.  Police are investigating.

 

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Bridgeport Police Report: – Detectives released the identity of a man fatally shot Saturday evening.
Police responded to 500 Park Aveon the report of a shooting.  Officers located two victims.
According to witnesses, one victim, Derrick Hill, 33, of Bridgeport, was eating at Rootsman Kitchen and, as he left the restaurant, was confronted by a gunman.  Hill fled back into the restaurant. The gunman fired multiple shots, striking Hill and an employee of the restaurant. Hill was pronounced dead at the scene.
The second victim, Dennis Hines, 50, was wounded in the buttocks and taken to Saint Vincent’s Medical Center. His injuries were not life threatening.

 

6:30ish–#Bridgeport CT–Detectives are investigating a shooting that reported happened inside the Rootsman Kitchen at 500 Park Avenue.  I’ll have more information from police shortly.

7:33pm–#cttraffic–Reported rollover crash I-95 southbound at the Exit 1 /2 split to I-95 has traffic backed up. First reported as entrapment, everyone got out the cars according to the firefighters.

 

6:00pm–#Bridgeport CT–Another motorcycle crash, this time at Beverly Place and East Main Street with injuries.  This is the third crash involving a motorcycle in less than 24 hours.

 

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4:21pm–#Bridgeport CT–Crashes continue to dominate the breaking news this afternoon, this time with crash between a car and motorcycle at intersection of Norman and Laurel Avenue. The biker was pretty banged up and is being attended to by EMS, he was not wearing helmet.  The impact cracked the bikes crankcase and firefighters were able contain the spill which was right in front of a storm drain.

4:07pm–#cttraffic–#Stratford CT–Route 15 southbound a crash with injuries in the left shoulder.  Expect delays in both directions once first responders arrive.