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Victim Shot Multiple Times In Bridgeport Victim Shot Multiple Times In Bridgeport
Victim Shot Multiple Times In Bridgeport A person was shot multiple times in Fairfield County during an assault. The incident took place in Bridgeport a little after 9 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 17 in the area of Washington and Highland Avenues. According to Terron Jones, a spokesman for the Bridgeport Police, officers responded to a report of an aggravated assault with a firearm and located the victim. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital in an "unknown" condition, Jones said. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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by Kathy Reakes
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Suspect At Large After 22-Year-Old Shot, Killed In Fairfield County Suspect At Large After 22-Year-Old Shot, Killed In Fairfield County
Suspect At Large After 22-Year-Old Shot, Killed In Fairfield County A suspect is at large in the shooting death of a 22-year-old man in Fairfield County. The incident took place around 5:24 p.m., Wednesday, March 17, on Union Avenue in Bridgeport. When Bridgeport officers arrived on the scene they located the Bridgeport man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds at 100 Blackstone St., said Terron Jones, spokesman for the Bridgeport Police Department. Medics were called and, with the assistance of police, quickly transported the victim to Bridgeport Hospital where he later died. "The Bridgeport Police Department offers its sincerest condolences to th…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Bridgeport Man Held On $1M Bail For June Homicide, Police Say Bridgeport Man Held On $1M Bail For June Homicide, Police Say
Bridgeport Man Held On $1M Bail For June Homicide, Police Say An area man has been arrested for the alleged June murder of a North Carolina man who grew up in the area and was back staying with his mother. Eugene Brown, 35, of Bridgeport, was arrested on Monday, Sept. 16, by Bridgeport Police Officer Mark Martocchio for the Monday, June 24, shooting death of Anthony McKinstry, 30, said Terron Jones, spokesman for the Bridgeport Police. "The arrest was the result of the outstanding work done by Detective Jorge Cintron and all the others that assisted in this case," said Lt. Christopher LaMaine.  McKinstry was found lying in a pool of blood o…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Video: Police Seek Public's Help Identifying Witnesses Of Bridgeport Homicide Video: Police Seek Public's Help Identifying Witnesses Of Bridgeport Homicide
Video: Police Seek Public's Help Identifying Witnesses Of Bridgeport Homicide Bridgeport Police are asking the public for help in identifying persons of interest and potential suspects in the murder of a Monroe man. Jose Perez-Ortiz, 41, was killed around 6 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 1, outside a store at Shelton Street and Noble Avenue, said Terron Jones, spokesman for the Bridgeport Police According to Jones, video surveillance in the area shows Perez-Ortiz attempting to stab a man who then pulled a gun and fired, striking him. First responders rushed Perez-Ortiz to Bridgeport Hospital where he later died, Jones said. Police on Wednesday, Sept. 4, released surveillance …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Man Rescued Hanging From Third-Floor Window During Bridgeport Two-Alarm Fire Man Rescued Hanging From Third-Floor Window During Bridgeport Two-Alarm Fire
Man Rescued Hanging From Third-Floor Window During Bridgeport Two-Alarm Fire A dramatic rescue during a Bridgeport two-alarm fire saved a man dangling from a third-floor window by one arm as flames consumed the home. The fire took place around 430 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 21, at 1042 Iranistan Ave., a three-floor rooming house, said Terron Jones, spokesman for the department. Responding firefighters reported heavy fire from the rear of the building on the second and third floors, and one man hanging from the third-floor window, Jones said.  The Rescue Company was able to remove the victim with a ground ladder, he added. He was then transported to the hospital for eva…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Bridgeport Porch Fire Displaces Eight Residents Bridgeport Porch Fire Displaces Eight Residents
Bridgeport Porch Fire Displaces Eight Residents Firefighters responded to a porch fire that left eight residents displaced in Bridgeport. The incident took place around 3:27 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 21, at 475 Putnam St, where firefighters found a fire on the porch area of the three-story residence, said Terron Jones, spokesman for the Bridgeport Fire Department. "The fire did not extend inside the structure," he said. Firefighters said searches of the entire residence did not turn up any other fires Red Cross was notified to take care of the eight displaced residents No injuries were reported. The Fire Marshal is currently conducting an…

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by Kathy Reakes
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ID Released For 22-Year-Old Shot, Killed In Bridgeport On July 4th ID Released For 22-Year-Old Shot, Killed In Bridgeport On July 4th
ID Released For 22-Year-Old Shot, Killed In Bridgeport On July 4th Police have identified a man who was shot to death July 4th in Bridgeport as a local resident. Richard McDonald, 22, was shot in the Greene Homes housing project, said Terron Jones, spokesman for the Bridgeport Police. McDonald, who had recently been released from prison on drug charges, was the city's 10th homicide of the year. Police did not release additional information on the case, including whether it was drug-related. McDonald was sentenced to four years in prison after being busted for selling drugs in April 2016, court records show. 

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by Kathy Reakes
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ID Released For Man Beaten To Death In Bridgeport ID Released For Man Beaten To Death In Bridgeport
ID Released For Man Beaten To Death In Bridgeport A 55-year-old man who was found beaten to death in Bridgeport has been identified by police. Miguel Lopez, of Bridgeport, was found around 9:30 p.m., Sunday, May 19, at the Mambo Grocery at 731 Noble Ave., when Bridgeport Police responded for a report of an assault. Once on the scene, cops found Lopez lying inside the store on the floor, said Terron Jones, a spokesperson for the Bridgeport Police. Lopez, who could not communicate with officers, was transported to Bridgeport Hospital where he died as a result of the injuries he sustained in the assault, Jones said. The assault may ha…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Cash For Gun: Here's When Bridgeport Buyback Is Scheduled Cash For Gun: Here's When Bridgeport Buyback Is Scheduled
Cash For Gun: Here's When Bridgeport Buyback Is Scheduled In an effort to remove dangerous guns from the streets of Bridgeport, the department will host a Gun Buyback program offering cash for the weapons. The program will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, at the Bridgeport Police Department Community Services, 1395 Sylvan, Ave., Bridgeport, said Terron Jones, a spokesman for the department. All types of guns are welcome including rifles, handguns and assault weapons, but they must work. All guns dropped off should be secure in a bag or container and unloaded. No children should be brought to the event.  Participants can r…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Woman In Danger Of Losing An Eye After Bridgeport Stabbing Woman In Danger Of Losing An Eye After Bridgeport Stabbing
Woman In Danger Of Losing An Eye After Bridgeport Stabbing A woman is in danger of losing an eye after she was stabbed during an incident in Bridgeport. Bridgeport Police learned of the attack that took place on Wednesday, May 8, at Putnam and Park streets after being alerted by walked into Bridgeport Hospital for help, said Terron Jones, of the Bridgeport Police Department. Not much is known about the incident, but detectives are working to gather more information on the stabbing, Jones said. Jones reported the injury was not life-threatening, but the victim will “most likely lose her eye.” This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice f…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Bassick High School Evacuated After Bomb Threat Bassick High School Evacuated After Bomb Threat
Bassick High School Evacuated After Bomb Threat Students have been dismissed from Bassick High School due to a bomb threat earlier in the day, said Bridgeport Police. The threat was received around 11:38 a.m. on Thursday, March 14, at the school at 1181 Fairfield Ave., said Terron Jones, spokesman for the police department.  "Students were dismissed, the building was cleared, and police are investigating," he said.  No further information was available. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Kathy Reakes
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Second Teen Charged As Adult In Murder Of 12-Year-Old Bridgeport Boy Second Teen Charged As Adult In Murder Of 12-Year-Old Bridgeport Boy
Second Teen Charged As Adult In Murder Of 12-Year-Old Bridgeport Boy A 16-year-old teen involved with the shooting death of 12-year-old Clinton Howell has been charged as an adult for his part in the incident. Alexander Bolanos, 16, of Bridgeport, was charged with criminal conspiracy to commit murder, said Terron Jones, spokesman for the Bridgeport Police. Howell was standing outside of his Willow Street home with two other people when he was shot during a drive-by on Tuesday, Dec. 18, police said. Police do not believe he was the intended target.  Bolanos was transferred to adult court Wednesday where Tajay Chambers, 18, was also being arraigned …

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by Kathy Reakes