Man Struck With Gun In Robbery + Pedestrian Hit: Bridgeport News

Welcome back, Bridgeport. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Friday, Oct. 8.

First, today's weather:

Patchy morning fog. High: 74 Low: 58.

Here are the top stories in Bridgeport today:

1. Official: Man hit in head with gun during Bridgeport robbery: Four people approached a man outside his Bretton Street home, then forced him inside and robbed him. (The Greater New Milford Spectrum)
2. Former Bridgeport detective faces civil trial in 2013 shooting death: A federal lawsuit has been filed against a police officer who retired in 2018. (CTPost)
3. Man in critical condition after being hit by Jeep in Bridgeport: A pedestrian was struck at Boston and Weber Avenues Wednesday night. (WTNH.com)
4. Radio Morning Show To Host Halloween Event In Bridgeport (Bridgeport Patch)
5. Woman Fatally Stabs Man In Bridgeport During Drug Robbery, Police Say (Bridgeport Daily Voice)

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Today in Bridgeport:

• 40th Anniversary Asbury Short Film Concert- An Eveing of the world's best short films! (8:00 PM)
• Harding Pride ☺ - Harding High School (12:00 AM)

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