Month: August 2016

Bridgeport News: Break In Nets $2K

1:11am-- #Bridgeport Connecticut-- A Orland Street resident came home to find his home broken into.  $2,000 in cash and two passports were taken.   This news report is made possible by: 1:11am-- #Bridgeport Connecticut-- Un residente de Orland Street volvió a casa para encontrar que su casa fue entrada a la fuerza. Robaron $2,000 en efectivo y dos pasaportes.

Read More

Bridgeport News: City Press Conference On 13 Shot Overnight

#Bridgeport Connecticut-- The city, along with U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal hosted a press conference about the shooting that left 13 wounded on Plymouth Street (off Boston Avenue).  Detectives believe that there were at least two gunmen hiding in the bushes when the shooting began.  There was a large party that was denied a permit by police earlier because it was a for profit party with the sale of alcohol.  When they began shooting everyone including the DJ said it was fireworks, until they realized people were being shot.   Eleven people had non-life threatening injuries.  One woman is in critical condition and was transferred to Yale New Haven  Hospital with a gunshot to her face.  She will require reconstructive surgery…

Read More

Bridgeport News: Family Dog Dies In Fire

9:11pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Firefighters quick response to a fire on the second floor of 1169 Iranistan Avenue prevented it from spreading to the entire multi family home.  Firefighters made primary and secondary searches for anyone inside the home and found it empty.  The children were huddled in an SUV across the street with their aunt as the watched firefighters work.  They quickly had the bulk of the fire knocked down but had stubborn flames in the rafters of the roof.  A firefighter emerged with the family dog.  They worked feverishly to save the dog but the pup did not make it.  They had the fire under control within the hour. 9:11pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut - Los bomberos respuestan rápido a un incendio en…

Read More

Derby News: Porch Fire

5:46pm--#Derby Connecticut-- Report of a porch fire a the corner of Jewett and Central Street.  Firefighters reporting its just a grill on the 2nd floor, but now you know what all the noise is about!   This news report is made possible by: 5:46pm--#Derby Connecticut -Informe de un incendio en el porch en esquina de Jewett y central street. Los bomberos informan que es sólo una parilla en el segundo piso, pero ahora ya sabes lo que todo el ruido es.

Read More

Bridgeport News: At Least 13 People Shot

© 2016 DoingItLocal.com 1:39am--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- At least 13 people were shot at an outdoor house party on Plymouth Street.  When I arrived on scene an officer confirmed at least 6 were shot.  Many were driven by private vehicles to the nearby hospitals, many were transported by EMS.  It was difficult trying to keep any count so the number can be higher.  Police radio reports say there was a large house party in the backyard of 19 Plymouth Street when shots were fired into the crowd.  Police found shell casings in a couple of backyards next to the house.  Police did an outstanding job maintaining order and keeping the calm.  There are no reported fatalities. Bridgeport Police along with with their…

Read More

Bridgeport News: 13 Shot At House Party

© 2016 DoingItLocal.com 1:39am--‪#‎Bridgeport‬ Connecticut-- At least 13 people were shot at an outdoor house party on Plymouth Street. When I arrived on scene an officer confirmed at least 6 were shot. Many were driven by private vehicles to the nearby hospitals, many were transported by EMS. It was difficult trying to keep any count so the number can be higher. Police radio reports say there was a large house party in the backyard of 19 Plymouth Street when shots were fired into the crowd. Police found shell casings in a couple of bacykyards next to the house. Police did an outstanding job maintaining order and keeping the calm. There are no reported fatalities. Bridgeport Police along with with their…

Read More

Bridgeport News: Person Shot In Da Butt

11:33pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut--Police were dispatched to break up a large party on Priscilla Street, one caller said someone may have a gun.  Police just reported a person is shot in the butt at 278 Priscilla Street.   This news report is made possible by: 11:33pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut- Policía fueron enviados para dispersar una fiesta en Priscilla street. Una persona llamó y dijo que alguien puede tener una pistola. La policía acaba de informar que a una persona le dispararon en el trasero en 278 Priscilla Street.

Read More