2 People Shot At Apartment Complex In Bridgeport; Police Investigating

BRIDGEPORT, CT — Two people suffered gunshot wounds late Friday in a shooting in Building 4 at the Charles F. Greene Homes housing complex in Bridgeport, according to police.

One victim, a 22-year-old, suffered gunshot wounds in both legs, and the other, a 23-year-old, suffered a gunshot wound to one of his feet. The injuries are not considered to be a threat to life, and both victims were listed in stable condition at St. Vincent's Medical Center.

Bridgeport police were alerted to the shootings at the housing complex at about 11:55 p.m. via a ShotSpotter activation. According to Bridgeport police, ShotSpotter is a gunshot detection system that alerts police within one minute of where gunshots were fired.

Both victims got to the hospital on their own, and police found a crime scene at an apartment in Building 4.

"The Bridgeport Police Department Detective Bureau has responded and taken charge of the investigation," said Capt. Kevin Gilleran in a statement. "General Investigation (GI) Detectives conducted interviews and collected evidence at the crime scene."

No additional details were disclosed.

Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact the case officer, Bridgeport Police Detective Stavros Mirtsopoulos, at 203-581-5256.

Anonymous tips can also be left on the Bridgeport Police tips line at 203 576-TIPS (8477).