Crime & Safety
Police Investigating Bridgeport Shooting: Reports
The shooting was reported just before midnight on Saturday, DoingItLocal reported on Sunday.
BRIDGEPORT, CT — Bridgeport Police are investigating a shooting that took place on Brooklawn Avenue this weekend, according to published reports.
DoingItLocal.com reported a Bridgeport police dispatcher received a call of shots fired on the 600th block of Brooklawn Avenue just before midnight. Just after 12 a.m., an overtime detail officer at an area hospital called that a gunshot wound victim had arrived at the hospital by private vehicle, the outlet first reported.
The man suffered a gunshot wound to one of his ankles, and shell casings were found next to 600 Brooklawn Ave., the outlet reported. Police are now actively investigating, according to the report.
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It was not immediately clear if the two incidents are related.
Anyone with information can contact the Bridgeport Police Department at 203-576-TIPS, the CT Post reported.
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