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Man Firing Gun From His Home Prompts Evacuation Of Fairfield County Neighborhood Man Firing Gun From His Home Prompts Evacuation Of Fairfield County Neighborhood
Man Firing Gun From His Home Prompts Evacuation Of Fairfield County Neighborhood A Fairfield County man firing a gun from his house into the surrounding neighborhood prompted the area to be evacuated. The situation unfolded around 6 p.m., Tuesday, July 20, when an unnamed man with suspected mental health issues, began firing a gun from his Carroll Avenue home in Bridgeport, authorities said. Responding officers heard gunshots upon their arrival and requested assistance from additional units, said Bridgeport PD Capt. Brian Fitzgerald. A perimeter was established and neighboring homes were evacuated, Fitzgerald said. As police were evacuating the area, the man cont…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Man Shot During Argument In Bridgeport Man Shot During Argument In Bridgeport
Man Shot During Argument In Bridgeport One person was shot during an argument in Bridgeport Sunday morning. The incident took place around 10 a.m. Sunday near the intersection of Stratford and Carroll Avenues, near Sunnyside Market, said Av Harris, spokesman for the Bridgeport Police. The man was shot in the leg and was taken to Bridgeport Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, Harris said. The shooting suspect was not apprehended.  Harris said the incident is under investigation.

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by Kathy Reakes