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Busy Roadway Reopens In Fairfield County Following Shooting

A busy Fairfield County roadway that was closed in two locations due to a shooting that left one person with life-threatening injuries has reopened.

Sections of Route 8 in Bridgeport and Trumbull have reopened following a shooting.

Sections of Route 8 in Bridgeport and Trumbull have reopened following a shooting.

Photo Credit: CT Department of Transportation

Route 8 in Bridgeport and Trumbull reopened around 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 15, as state police wrapped up an investigation into the shooting that closed the busy roadway for hours.

The northbound lanes between exits 4 and 5 in Bridgeport and exits 5 and 8 in Trumbull were closed around 3:30 a.m. Tuesday, following the shooting that injured two people, one critically, said Connecticut State Police.

State police have not released additional information about the shooting.

This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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