Bridgeport, CT – On Monday, July 29th, 2024, Bridgeport Police responded to two separate shooting incidents that resulted in two individuals being hospitalized with gunshot wounds. Both victims are currently in stable condition.

Incident 1: High Ridge Drive

At 6:47 PM, Bridgeport Police were notified of a gunshot wound victim who arrived at St. Vincent’s Hospital in a personal vehicle. The victim, a male in his early 20s, sustained a single gunshot wound to his right thigh.

The Bridgeport Police Detective Bureau has initiated a criminal investigation. Preliminary information suggests the shooting occurred around 6:40 PM in the area of the 300 block of High Ridge Drive.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Detective Robert Pascone at 203-581-5254. Tips can also be submitted to the Bridgeport Police Tips Line at 203-576-TIPS (8477).

Incident 2: Fairfield Avenue

At approximately 10:29 PM, Bridgeport Police responded to a report of an aggravated assault with a firearm at 2098 Fairfield Avenue, H & A Convenience. Upon arrival, officers learned that a male victim, bleeding from his abdominal area, had approached the store’s front glass window requesting assistance. Shortly after, a dark-colored personal vehicle arrived, picked up the victim, and drove away.

Officers were later informed that a gunshot wound victim had arrived at Bridgeport Hospital. The victim, a male in his early 30s, sustained a single gunshot wound to his abdominal area.

The Bridgeport Police Department Bureau has launched a criminal investigation. Initial findings indicate that the victim was shot while sitting in his vehicle on Hubbell Street near the intersection of Ellsworth Street. A vehicle with several apparent bullet holes through the driver’s and passenger’s windows was recovered from the area.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Kenneth McKenna at 203-581-5245. Tips can also be submitted to the Bridgeport Police Tips Line at 203-576-TIPS (8477).