Crime & Safety
New Details Released In Milford Police Investigation: UPDATE
Members of the Milford, Bridgeport and Orange police departments converged on an area near Claudia Drive in Milford on Tuesday.
MILFORD, CT — A search for suspects from a Bridgeport shooting incident Tuesday led authorities to a neighborhood in Milford following a chase on I-95, according to Bridgeport police.
Residents in and around the Claudia Drive area in Milford were told to remain in their homes during the active Milford police investigation on Tuesday. The suspects abandoned the vehicle they were riding in and fled; officers searched the area for them for more than an hour but came up empty.
No injuries were reported, and the suspects remain at-large.
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UPDATE: Around 1100hrs today, occupants of two cars fired shots at one another near Hollister Ave. At least person was taken to Bridgeport hospital with a gunshot wound (1/3)...
— Bridgeport Police (@bptpolice) December 17, 2019
...A SUV took off, got onto I95 and got off in Milford. The car was found near Claudia Drive in Milford and 3-4 suspects fled the car (2/3)...
— Bridgeport Police (@bptpolice) December 17, 2019
...Bridgeport PD is currently collaborating with Milford PD on investigating this incident (3/3).
— Bridgeport Police (@bptpolice) December 17, 2019
Members from Milford, Bridgeport and other police departments converged on the area at about noon to investigate, which NBC Connecticut reported may have been connected to the shooting.
Investigation on Claudia Drive: The initial stages strongly suggest that the suspects have left the area. Police presence will decrease. Any residents who observe suspicious activity are asked to report it without delay. @MilfordCT_PD
— D/C B. Rojee (@LTRojeeMPD) December 17, 2019
WTNH-TV reported that members of the Bridgeport Police Department briefly chased the vehicle but called off the pursuit.
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Heavy MPD & BRidgeport PD in the area of Claudia Dr. Police are asking all residents in the area to remain in their residence until MPD gives the all clear.
— Milford CT PD (@MilfordCT_PD) December 17, 2019
In addition to Bridgeport police, members of the Orange Police Department also assisted with the investigation.
Orange PD has cleared the scene and is no longer actively searching. Suspects are believed to have left the area.
— Orange, CT Police (@OrangePDCT) December 17, 2019
Anyone who may have information on the incident or the suspects is urged to contact Orange police at 203-891-2130, or one of the other investigating agencies.
We are actively assisting the Milford Police on investigation in Milford near the Orange Town Line where a vehicle was abandoned. There is no further information at this time but if you something suspicious near the South Peck Lane area, please give us a call at 203-891-2130.
— Orange, CT Police (@OrangePDCT) December 17, 2019
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