Officer Hit By Fleeing Car From Shooting Scene, Bridgeport Police Say

A police officer was injured after being hit by a vehicle that fleeing from a shooting in Fairfield County.

An officer was hit by a car fleeing from a shooting scene in Bridgeport.
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06/17/2020 10:45 a.m.

The incident took place around 8:53 a.m., Wednesday, June 17, when Bridgeport Police responded to a report of shots fired, said Scott Appleby, director of Bridgeport's Office of Emergency Management.

As officers responded to the area of Kossuth and Shelton streets, a small compact 4-door white vehicle fled the scene and in the process struck an officer, Appleby said.

Police are currently searching for the vehicle and the responsible party.

A crime scene has been established in the area.

The officer was transported to the hospital with unknown non-life-threatening injuries.

Anyone with information is urged to call the Bridgeport Police Tips Line at 203-576-8477.

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