Bridgeport

Violent Night In Bridgeport

1. On August 3, 2024, at approximately 11:15 pm the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center received reports of a male victim arriving at an area hospital via private vehicle suffering from a gunshot wound to the buttocks. The victim has been identified as a 38-year-old Bridgeport man from the “Hollow” neighborhood. He is listed in stable condition. There were no ShotSpotter activations in the hour prior to this incident. Police have determined the shooting likely occurred inside the lobby of building 5 - Charles F. Greene Homes Housing Community. The Detective Bureau has responded and taken charge of the criminal investigation. Detectives have conducted interviews and canvassed the area at and around the Housing Community. 2. On August 4, 2024, at…

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Rapid Gunfire

I received a number of texts/messages for rapid gunfire on Stratford Avenue in the Union/Carroll/Central Avenue area. So far no reports of anyone or anything hit. There appears to be an increase of "automatic" in town. Two were arrested in a raid at Trumbull Gardens and a handgun that according to the press release said "a Glock 9mm semi-automatic pistol with an extended magazine equipped with a switch that converts the firearm to fully automatic. " 2024-08-01@9:00PMish--Bridgeport CT--

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City Council President Nieves Announces Appointment of Director of Legislative Services

Bridgeport, CT – Today, City Council President Aidee Nieves is pleased to announce the appointment of the new Director of Legislative Services, Ashley Aguilera. Aguilera will serve to support the City Council in various capacities. She will coordinate Council communications, including updating the Council website to increase the public’s access to city government. As the Legislative Director, she will serve as the Council’s liaison to the State Legislature and City Departments at the discretion of the City Council. Additionally, Aguilera will help schedule community events and meetings with constituents, assist in policy research, and manage the Department of Legislative Services. A Bridgeport native and magna cum laude graduate from Southern Connecticut State University with a B.S. in Political Science, Aguilera is currently pursuing…

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Mayor Ganim and The City of Bridgeport Emergency Operations Activate Cooling Center Protocol

from 12:00 PM July 31, 2024 Until 12:00 PM August 4, 2024 Bridgeport, CT – The Bridgeport EOC in conjunction with Mayor Ganim advises all residents to take caution and seek refuge in cooling centers during normal business hours. Residents may utilize any of the locations listed below to seek shelter during periods of heat and increased health risk for those who have asthma. Residents are encouraged to stay hydrated and avoid strenuous activity during the heat. Homeless communities may also visit shelters to seek refuge during the air quality advisory by calling 211. The Director of the Bridgeport Health and Social Services Department, Dr. Elizabeth Rivera-Rodriguez, is providing tips on how to stay safe during the upcoming rise in temperatures. “We…

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Two Arrested In Raid

Due to a recent spike in criminal activity within the Trumbull Gardens Housing Community, the Bridgeport Police Regional Task Force launched an investigation into recent "Shots Fired" incidents. As a result of the investigation a search warrant was obtained for a residence within the 400 block of Trumbull Ave.  On July 30, 2024,  members of the Regional Task Force assisted by the Bridgeport Police Department's Emergency Services Unit and Patrol Division served the warrant. Officers seized a Glock 9mm semi-automatic pistol with an extended magazine equipped with a switch that converts the firearm to fully automatic. Officers also seized an additional extended magazine and several rounds of 9mm ammunition.  A teenage suspect was arrested on-scene and charged with multiple firearm…

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