Teen Victim In Accidental Shooting + Scare At Scene Of Crash

Welcome back, Bridgeport. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Wednesday, Oct. 13.

First, today's weather:

Clouds giving way to some sun. High: 71 Low: 60.

Here are the top stories today in Bridgeport:

1. Teen, 16, Killed In Accidental Shooting In Bridgeport: Police: A teen was "playing" with a gun when it went off and shot the 16-year-old boy in the head, according to police. (Bridgeport Patch)
2. TV News Reporter Receives Scare At Fatal Crash Scene In CT: A crash happened just a few feet away from a TV news reporter as she was setting up a report from the scene of a fatal hit-and-run. (Bridgeport Patch)
3. Bridgeport staffer arraigned in connection with arrest after Trumbull party: Danny Pizarro was in court for charges connected to a raucous party at his Trumbull home. (The Greater New Milford Spectrum)
4. Person shot in the shoulder, vehicles hit by bullets in Bridgeport (CTPost)
5. CT's Beardsley Zoo Announces Zoo Photo Contest Winners (HamletHub)
6. One Stabbed During Fight At Intersection In Bridgeport (Bridgeport Daily Voice)

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Today in Bridgeport:

• PSAT's for Juniors - Bullard-Havens Technical High School (8:00 AM)
• Zoo Tots - Not So Scary - Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo (10:30 AM)

Bridgeport Patch Notebook

• BridgeportLibrary: "For Bridgeport history, check out the Bridgeport History Center https://bit.ly/3jab7nH_Bridgeport_History_Center" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "Happy Tuesday morning!l from Bridgeport Animal Control!" (Facebook)
• City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "Protect Yourself & Your Community! Register for the #COVID19 vaccine and help protect our children. GetVaxBPT.com #GetVaxBPT" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "We thought this was interesting! Here's a side-by-side of how we see color, versus how your dog sees it!" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport YMCA: "Today would have been George Williams’ 200th birthday. In 1844, at age 23 he led the founding of the YMCA in London. Since then, the Y has counted on young people to bring forth new ideas and energy to our organization. #ForABetterUs" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport YMCA: "Today is World Arthritis Day. One in four Americans are affected by arthritis—did you know there are several classes at the CCCY to help participants manage pain as well as gain strength and flexibility? Check our schedule https://buff.l..." (Facebook)

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