University Lockdown + Cop Suspended: Bridgeport News

Welcome back, Bridgeport. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Friday, Oct. 15.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny, warm and humid. High: 75 Low: 63.

Here are the top stories in Bridgeport today:

1. Chase Leads To Lockdown Of University Of Bridgeport: Police: The university put the campus on lock-in/lock-out while police chased a suspect with a possible gun, according to officials. (Bridgeport Patch)
2. Gun Buyback Event Coming Up In Bridgeport: A statewide gun buy back and gun safe giveaway will be held this weekend in multiple locations. (Bridgeport Patch)
3. Bridgeport Police Officer Suspended For Excessive Force: A police officer who struck a teen on the back of the head with his gun has been suspended. (Bridgeport Patch)
4. Bridgeport Coronavirus Infection Rate Improving (Bridgeport Patch)
5. Stamford police look at Bridgeport man in connection to September overdose death (New Haven Register)
6. Bridgeport council members back deal for Governors Ball and amphitheater team's two major Seaside concerts (Middletown Press)
7. Bridgeport Fire Department Offers Free Smoke Detectors To Residents (NBC Connecticut)

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Today in Bridgeport:

• Mike Masse in Concert in Bridgeport (8:00 PM)
• Live Music: Tracy Jo and the Toads at Black Rock Social House (9:00 PM)

Bridgeport Patch Notebook

• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "We’ve made a lot of improvements at the shelter over the years- including the play areas and the cameras around the property- but some of our best improvements are the staff! Without us asking- Hailey always takes time during her busy cl..." (Facebook)
• Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Bridgeport: "Oh, the anticipation from these first-grade scientists at Holy Trinity Catholic Academy as they wait for their apple volcanos to erupt!! " (Facebook)
• BridgeportLibrary: "From our friends at the Greater Bridgeport Symphony: SEASON PREMIERE CONCERT SATURDAY OCTOBER 16, 2021 at The Klein in Bridgeport, 8 PM LIVE MUSIC IS BACK! Did you get your tickets yet?https://bit.ly/3j1B5vq_Spirit_of_76" (Facebook)
• City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "Downtown Bridgeport Farmers Market 2021 season ends TODAY! Don't miss it! McLevy Green 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. #bridgeport #FarmersMarket #FreshFood" (Facebook)
• BridgeportLibrary: "For Bridgeport history, check out the Bridgeport History Center https://bit.ly/3jab7nH_Bridgeport_History_Center" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "We came across this fun, unique, animal-activity and just HAD to share it with you guys! Who would go on a llama hike? https://www.rowanwoodfarm.com/packages" (Facebook)
• BridgeportLibrary: "Hispanic Heritage Month Storytime with Ms. Anna and Mr. Luis from the East Side Library. ~ bilingual storytime at BPL" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport YMCA: "Work for your community. Work for the Y. Check out the Career Opportunities section of our web site https://buff.ly/30dyXo1" (Facebook)

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