Courthouse Shooting Plea + Homelessness Concerns: Bridgeport News

Welcome back, Bridgeport. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Friday, Oct. 22.

First, today's weather:

A blend of sun and clouds. High: 70 Low: 50.

Here are the top stories in Bridgeport today:

1. Bridgeport gang member admits to participating in courthouse shooting: A man pleaded guilty to charges tying him to the 2020 shooting. (WTNH.com)
2. 79-year-old Bridgeport woman, son facing homelessness: The story is raising concerns about homelessness among Bridgeport seniors. (News 12 Connecticut)
3. New sentencing set in Bridgeport baseball bat triple homicide: A drug dealer who was sentenced to the death penalty in 2011 is set to be sentenced again. (CTPost)
4. Bridgeport police officer sued for excessive force use (CTPost)
5. Bridgeport Woman Pleads Guilty In Beating Death Of Uncle: Report (Bridgeport Patch)

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Today in Bridgeport:

• Pink Out for Breast Cancer - Fairchild Wheeler Inter-District Magnet High School (12:00 AM)

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