Fatal Shooting + Man Seriously Injured In Crash: Bridgeport News

Welcome back, Bridgeport. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Tuesday, Nov. 9.

First, today's weather:

Brilliant sunshine and nice. High: 64 Low: 46.

Here are the top stories today in Bridgeport:

1. Man Shot, Killed In Bridgeport: Police: A man was shot and killed in Bridgeport early Saturday morning (Bridgeport Patch)
2. 19-Year-Old Bridgeport Man Seriously Injured In Trumbull Crash: The head-on collision occurred Saturday night on Daniels Farm Road in Trumbull, according to police. (Bridgeport Patch)
3. More than 200 receive free medical care at Bridgeport event: St. Vincent’s Medical Center hosted the event. (CTPost)
4. An unreleased 80's ninja movie gets a new life thanks to a Bridgeport company (CT Post)
5. For Bridgeport schools, federal pre-K bill would still fall short (CTPost)
6. Bridgeport police: Stratford Avenue bridge closed today for inspection (The Greater New Milford Spectrum)
7. Sen. Murphy to speak in Bridgeport about president's Build Back Better Agenda (News 12 Connecticut)

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Today in Bridgeport:

Bridgeport Patch Notebook

• City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "#BRIDGEPORT PLEASE BE ADVISED OF THE FOLLOWING DETOUR Route 130 will be closed for the inspection of the bridge from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM TODAY MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH #BPTUpdates" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "DOG OF THE DAY! Dash! Oh Dash. We just don't get it. Are we going to be making "Dash-ing through the snow" posts soon? We don't want to have Dash become a member of the long-timers club! He's a great dog that will make the perfect compan..." (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "ANIMAL SHELTER APPRECIATION WEEK! Next up is Hailey(right)! Hailey came to us Summer 2021, and thank goodness she did! If you can't find Hailey, it's because she's taken it upon herself to get a dog outside for a walk, training, or playt..." (Facebook)
• BridgeportLibrary: "For Bridgeport history, check out the Bridgeport History Center https://bit.ly/3jab7nH_Bridgeport_History_Center" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, CT Fire Department: "#BRIDGEPORT PLEASE BE ADVISED OF THE FOLLOWING DETOUR Route 130 will be closed for the inspection of the bridge from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM TODAY MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH #BPTUpdates" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport Public Schools: "Children 5 years and older are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine If you are interested in obtaining the Covid-19 Vaccine for your child please visit this link for locations: https://portal.ct.gov/vaccine-portal/kids?language=e..." (Facebook)
• City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "Way to go! Great job to all those who performed at the C-U Onstage! Talent Show live at The Klein Auditorium this weekend. We have amazing talent in our city! #Bridgeport" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport YMCA: "We know that deployment can be a stressful time for the families of those who serve our country. Learn more about how the Y supports military families: https://buff.ly/3BBsRRb #Military #MilitaryFamilies #ThankYou" (Facebook)

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— Chris Rhatigan

About me: Chris Rhatigan is a freelance writer and editor. He has previously worked for publications such as The New Haven Register and The Iowa City Press-Citizen.

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