Juvenile To Be Charged As Adult In Shooting: Bridgeport News

Welcome back, Bridgeport. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Thursday, Oct. 28.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 59 Low: 42.

Here are the top stories today in Bridgeport:

1. Juvenile to be charged as adult in deadly shooting of Bridgeport teen: A juvenile accused of killing his friend while handling a gun will be tried for first-degree manslaughter. (News 12 Connecticut)
2. Bridgeport man facing manslaughter accepts 8-year deal on gun charges: The man was charged with first-degree manslaughter in a 2019 homicide. (CTPost)
3. Officer liability in Bridgeport shooting death is the exception, not the rule (CT Post)
4. FaithActs Voter Guide Updated For Tuesday's Election (onlyinbridgeport.com)
5. Hartford HealthCare's request for large sign atop St. Vincent's Medical Center denied (New Haven Register)

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Today in Bridgeport:

• Haunted Trail - Fairchild Wheeler Inter-District Magnet High School (2:30 PM)

Bridgeport Patch Notebook

• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "Hey All! We are in great need of paper towels and canned cat food. Any brand is great! Donations can be left by the main office door- if you would like a donation receipt call ahead to make sure an ACO is on-site. Thank you to all of our..." (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "This album has the pictures and a brief descriptions of all the animals that BAC currently has available for adoption. All adoptions are conducted by APPOINTMENT ONLY due to COVID-19. Submit an application to animal.shelter@bridgeportct...." (Facebook)
• Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Bridgeport: "We had to share this incredible artwork from the Notre Dame High School Fairfield, Connecticut Foundation Art students who created their portraits in the style of Tim Burton. He is the creator of famous movies such as “Edward Scissorhand..." (Facebook)
• City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "Beardsley & Seaside Park will be closed today for storm cleanup. #bridgeport #BPTUpdates #StormCleanup" (Facebook)
• Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Bridgeport: "It was a great weekend for our diocesan school runners who were able to join the All Saints Catholic School Cross Country team who hosted the second meet of the year! Teams from St. James School, Stratford, Greenwich Catholic School, Our..." (Facebook)
• BridgeportLibrary: "For Bridgeport history, check out the Bridgeport History Center https://bit.ly/3jab7nH_Bridgeport_History_Center" (Facebook)
• City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "Due to the inclement weather, the North Brach COVID-19 testing site will be closed tomorrow 10/27. #BRIDGEPORT #BPTUpdates #covid19" (Facebook)
• Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Bridgeport: "Lots of love is being sent from our St. Raphael Academy Bridgeport students today! " (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "SUPERHERO OF THE DAY! Burnadette! Burnadette is looking great as wonderwoman this Halloween! She's been here waiting patiently for her forever home- and she hopes to be the hero in your heart! Let's get Burnadette adopted for Halloween! ..." (Facebook)
• BridgeportLibrary: "As Halloween draws closer don't forget the Bridgeport Public Library is offering the film The Legend of Sleepy Hollow performed by Master Storyteller Jonathan Kruk on demand! Details in the event page below!" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport YMCA: "Celebrate #NationalCookieMonth with these #delicious and #healthy sugar cookies. The kids will enjoy making them and LOVE eating them! #yum Recipe from Joplin Family Y" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "Are you a last minute kind of person? It's not too late to get your dog in the Halloween spirit! https://spy.com/articles/lifestyle/entertainment/best-dog-halloween-costumes-276733/" (Facebook)

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