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4:44pm--#Bridgeport CT--Firefighters were first on the scene and assisted a pedestrian that was more shaken up than hurt after being hit by a car at the corner of Main Street and Hawley Avenue. The victim walked into the emergency room for treatment. Police are investigating. The driver remained on scene and cooperated with police. Click LIKE to see more of these stories and visit our sponsors to help us keep producing these stories.
1:03pm--#Trumbull CT--#Fairfield CT-- A man wanted for attempting to run over a Trumbull Police Officer at the Trumbull Mall is in custody but after hitting a citizen's car sending it into a garage with serious injuries according to sources. I'm told the car was being chased with six Trumbull Police cars in two on the Merritt Parkway when they exited the highway at Black Rock Turnpike and crashed on Congress Street near Hoyden's Hill. Police would not let me anywhere near the scene which is very unusual for Fairfield so I contacted Frank Recchia of News12 to dispatch the News12 helicopter.
8:33pm--#Derby CT--There is a reported gas leak a the McDonald's on Division Avenue. Expect McDelays..... This report sponsored by:
5:34pm--#Bridgeport CT--Witnesses say 3-4 shots were fired at the corner of Brooks and Spring Street. The victim was shot in the leg and made his way half way up Spring Street near Kossuth Street where he was met by police and EMS. Witnesses said a lone gunman fled on foot towards Nobel Avenue. The victim was transported to Bridgeport Hospital with a NON-life threatening gunshot wound to the leg. Always first on DoingItLocal! No need for expensive cable to get your local news! Delivered fresh to your phone!
3:42pm--#Shelton CT--Firefighters called for a brush fire at 21 Hurd Street find a truck, trailer and shed on fire. They are going to work on it. This report sponsored by:
2:55pm--#Fairfield CT-- Sprinkler systems prevented a major fire in the high density apartments at 130 Fairchild Avenue on the second floor. The dead end street is clogged with emergency vehicles as the opponents of the high density apartment have claimed would happen in an emergency. Firefighters find a heavy smoke condition on the second floor and are now reading high carbon monoxide levels throughout the building. Firefighters are in the process of ventilating and because of the carbon monoxide levels each apartment must be metered by the firefighters. Two people are being evaluated for smoke inhalation.
2:17pm--Police called to Ellsworth and Prescott Street for a reported flasher. Yesterday a flasher was reported at Brewster and Seabright. This report made possible by:
1:40pm--#cttraffic--#Norwalk CT-- A couple car accident on I-95 northbound between exits 14 and 15 closer to 15 for a crash in the middle lane.
2:36am--#Norwalk CT-- Two dumpsters were set afire on the side of Ponus Ridge Middle School at 21 Hunters Lane. Police were first on scene to report the dumpsters, the caller thought the school was on fire (brick school). Fire marshal called to the scene. This report sponsored by:
2:25am--#Bridgeport CT-- A bloodied nude male in a East Eaton Street yard. The man says he was beaten by his ex's new partner. Police on the way. This report sponsored by: