Shots Fired At UB

Police confirmed that shots were fired in the dining hall at the University of Bridgeport. The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries and has been transported to the hospital. Just 24 hours earlier, the University of Bridgeport and the Bridgeport Police Department hosted a "Symposium on Use of Force" at the university.

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Bridgeport’s 11th Homicide

On October 20, 2024, around 11:20 a.m., Bridgeport Police responded to a report of a person shot on the 200 block of Goddard Avenue. Upon arrival, officers found a male victim with a gunshot wound to the head. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition. Jahseim Cherry, 22, of New Haven, later succumbed to his injuries, marking Bridgeport’s 11th homicide of the year. Anyone with information is encouraged to reach out to Detective Jeffrey Holtz at 203-581-5293 or contact the Bridgeport Police Tips line at 203-576-TIPS.

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Homeowner Shoots Back

Stratford Police said in a statement: "Patrol Officers responded to 277 Burritt Avenue, at approximately 0430 hours, on report of adisturbance.Upon arrival, Officers determined that the homeowner had exchanged gunfire with at leasttwo suspects who may have been attempting to steal one of his vehicles that were parked inhis driveway.Several gunshot rounds, fired by the suspect(s) hit the homeowner’s residence.There are no reported injuries at this time.The suspects fled the area in an unknown vehicle.Detective Mike Panton is conducting this investigation.Anyone with information about this incident can contact him @ (203) 385-4143 ormpanton@townofstratford.com." An alleged car thief picked on the wrong car tonight after attempting to break in to a car on Burritt Avenue near Milford Avenue in Stratford according…

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School Bus Accident

EMS on the scene of a motor vehicle accident involving a school bus in the 600 block of Bishop Avenue. Unknown if there were any injuries, only AMR was on the scene evaluating the students. There is another crash involving a bus and motorcycle on Hollister Avenue. 2024-10-29@7:50am--#Bridgeport CT

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FAIRFIELD POLICE INVESTIGATE ARMED CARJACKING INCIDENT

FAIRFIELD, CT – On October 27, 2024, at approximately 9:55 AM, the Fairfield County Regional Dispatch Center received a report of an armed carjacking in the area of Walls Drive and North Benson Road. Upon arrival, officers located the victim, who reported that they were stopped at a red light in their Porsche 911 Carrera when a gray BMW 5 Series with a misused Connecticut plate cut in front and blocked their vehicle. A male suspect exited the passenger side of the BMW, approached the driver’s side window, and demanded the driver exit the vehicle. No injuries were reported during the incident. The suspect is described as a Black male in his 20s, approximately 6 feet tall with a slim…

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Fairfield Health Department Offers a Variety of Different Vaccinations This Cold and Flu Season

Fairfield Health Department to Hold Additional Vaccination Clinics FAIRFIELD, Connecticut (October 25, 2024) – The Fairfield Health Department has a few more opportunities for residents to receive the flu vaccine. The single best way to protect yourself and those around you from the flu is to get vaccinated. It is recommended that everyone over the age of 6 months receive the flu vaccine every year. It takes about 2 weeks after receiving the flu vaccine for the body to develop protection against the flu virus, so now is a good time to get vaccinated. The Health Department will host additional flu clinics this season for adults and children age 3 and older. These clinics will be held on: EVERY MONDAY,…

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