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Pequonnick near Park Avenue is closed for an accident investigation involving a pedestrian

2024-10-21@9:43pm–#Bridgeport CT

Bridgeport first responders successfully rescued a 35-year-old construction worker who was trapped in the basement of a building under construction on the 1000 block of Stratford Avenue. The worker became stuck after part of the building’s stone foundation collapsed, burying him up to his knees in debris.

Bridgeport Fire Chief Lance Edwards stated that the collapse occurred around 9:10 a.m., while the worker was believed to be performing work in the basement. After a secondary collapse, first responders had to shore up the unstable structure before continuing the rescue.

“Our team worked tirelessly to ensure the worker was removed safely despite the difficult conditions,” said Chief Edwards. “The worker was standing and buried up to his knees when we found him, and it took over two hours of careful work to get him out.”

The worker was transported to the hospital, and while he sustained injuries to his lower extremities, they are not considered life-threatening. Investigations by OSHA and local officials are ongoing to determine the cause of the collapse and ensure the site’s safety.

Mayor Joe Ganim was present at the scene and praised the efforts of the Bridgeport Fire Department and other first responders. “Their quick response and technical expertise turned what could have been a disaster into a successful rescue,” he said.

The building, which had previously been damaged by fire five years ago, remains under investigation. No one else was inside the structure at the time of the collapse. Further updates will be provided as investigations continue.

On October 19, 2024, Officer S. Singh, along with Officers J. Motasky, D. Bahr, M. Cuno, and J. Bastidas, responded to a report of an assault with a dangerous weapon in the 300th block of Maplewood Ave. Upon arrival, officers made contact with the victim, who had been assaulted with a tree branch and sustained a laceration to the forehead. The victim was transported to the hospital for medical evaluation.

Officers successfully apprehended the suspect, who was heavily intoxicated, and recovered a firearm at the scene. Due to the suspect’s level of intoxication, he was also transported to the hospital for further evaluation, where Officer Bastidas remained with him until his discharge.

All officers involved submitted incident reports and turned in evidence. Officers Motasky and Cuno also completed use of force reports. Body-worn camera footage from the incident was reviewed. All officers did an excellent job managing the situation and ensuring the safety of everyone involved.

Oscar Espejo-Gonzalez, age 56, of Bridgeport, has been charged with breach of peace in the second degree, illegal alteration of a firearm, illegal carrying of a firearm under the influence of drugs or alcohol, threatening in the first degree, assault in the second degree, and reckless endangerment in the first degree. His bond has been set at $75,000.00.

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Update from Bridgeport Police:
On October 20, 2024, at approximately 11:20 am Bridgeport Police responded to the 200 block of Goddard Avenue on report(s) of a person shot in the street.  Patrol officers responded to the area and located a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the head.  The victim was transported to an area hospital via AMR ambulance where he is listed in critical condition. 

The Detective Bureau has responded and taken charge of the criminal investigation.  A crime scene has been secured on Goddard Avenue between Cogswell Street and Rockland Street.  Multiple items of evidence have been observed at the scene.  Those items, and more, will be collected and processed by the Police Department’s Forensic Identification Unit.    

Detectives are currently canvassing the area, identifying witnesses, and documenting their investigation.  The Bridgeport Police Department is asking for your help in solving this crime.  Anyone with information is asked to contact the case officer, Detective Jeffrey Holtz, at 203-581-5243.  Citizens can also utilize the Bridgeport Police Tips line at 203 576-TIPS.

No further information is available at this time.

Bridgeport Police are investigating a shooting inside a home on Goddard Avenue. Unconfirmed radio reports said the person was shot in the head but was still alive when they transported to the hospital. Police confirmed a preliminary report of aggravated assault with a firearm.

2024-10-10@11:58am–#Bridgeport CT

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Firefighters are on the scene of a kitchen fire at Los Alebrijes Restaurant on Madison Avenue. The fire was quickly extinguished. The fire marshal was called to the scene to investigate the cause of the fire as well as the health department.

2024-10-19@7:16pm–#Bridgeport CT– #ctfire