Crime & Safety
1 Wounded In Bridgeport Shooting: Police
The shooting occurred over the weekend, according to authorities.
BRIDGEPORT, CT — A man suffered a gunshot wound to the hip in a Saturday night shooting in Bridgeport, according to police.
The shooting occurred at about 8:45 p.m. in the 1500 block of Reservoir Avenue. Bridgeport police were notified of the shooting through a ShotSpotter activation; ShotSpotter is a gunshot detection system.
Police said officers found the victim upon arrival at the scene, and he was transported to St. Vincent's Medical Center for treatment.
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"The responsible vehicle fled, and the Department is investigating," said Shawnna White, the city's Public Information Officer, in a statement about the shooting. "No further information at this time."
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