Yesterday we reported as it was happening that Bridgeport Hospital was in a lockdown after two men displayed weapons in the emergency room. I first heard it on the Bridgeport Police radio but held back making it public just in case it was a false report or over reaction. At 7:30pm American Medical Response told all ambulance to avoid Bridgeport Hospital until further notice. At 7:33 Fairfield Police made a announcement to all their patrol officers and that is when we went public with the information. Many broadcasters said Bridgeport Hospital said they were not on lockdown. On the 5:30pm news on WTNH they said Bridgeport Hospital said no person ever displayed a gun at the hospital. We then ask, why was AMR told to avoid the area, Bridgeport Police not only report a lockdown but also warn other police departments?
By Stephen Krauchick
DoingItLocal is run by Steve Krauchick. Steve has always had interest with breaking news even as an early teen, opting to listen to the Watergate hearings instead of top 40 on the radio. His interest in news spread to become the communities breaking news leader in Connecticut’s Fairfield County. He strongly believes that the public has right to know what is happening in their backyard and that government needs to be transparent. Steve also likes promoting local businesses.