Bridgeport News: Fatal Shooting

UPDATE: This is officially a confirmed homicide From the Bridgeport Police: At 20:11 hrs Bridgeport ECC received a call regarding an aggravated assault with a firearm in the 150 block of Seaview Ave. This incident is now a confirmed homicide. This is an isolated incident and not a threat to the community. This is an active investigation, no further at this time. A shooting occurred at the 150 block of Seaview Avenue. One person was shot and was being transported to the hospital. Detectives have just arrived on scene. https://youtube.com/shorts/1XriAHdFV1I

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AI-Powered ‘Grandma’ Scams on the Rise, Experts Warn

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3pD4TSJNSg Scammers are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) to replicate the voices of grandchildren in order to trick grandparents into handing over large sums of money. These scams, known as "grandma scams," have become more sophisticated and convincing with the help of AI technology. In a recent incident reported by ABC News, an 89-year-old woman named Shirley was targeted by scammers who used AI to create a voice that sounded exactly like her grandson's. The scammers told Shirley that her grandson had been involved in a car accident and needed money to avoid being arrested. Shirley believed the scam and handed over $9,000 in cash. Experts warn that these types of scams are becoming more common and difficult to detect.…

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Norwalk News: Oyster Festival Ends In Stabbing

On September 6, 2024, at Norwalk Police Officers observed a disturbance on the grounds of the Oyster Festival in the area of Fort Point Street and Seaview Avenue.  Shortly thereafter, it was discovered that two juveniles had sustained stab wounds. Officers immediately summoned emergency medical services, who rendered aid to the two juveniles and transported them to the Norwalk Hospital.  A male juvenile was arrested at the scene. The male was charged with one count of assault in the first degree and one count of assault in the second degree.  The suspect was ordered held at the Juvenile Detention Center in Bridgeport while awaiting arraignment. The investigation revealed that this was not a random incident as the suspect and the…

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Fairfield News: House Fire

Report of heavy black smoke and fire coming from the back of a home on Pease Ave in Southport. Firefighters were able to knock down the fire which extended through the attic, and there are no reported injuries at this time. The Fire Marshal has been called to the scene to investigate the cause of the fire. https://youtu.be/Zw_8U8mRR-k

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