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Connecticut
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A person was shot at the corner of Success Ave and Caanan Road in Bridgeport. They were reported to have self transported to the hospital and their condition is unknown at this time. A person was also struck on a dirtbike also at Success Ave.
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A person with a gunshot wound to the back was found on Yaremich Drive in Bridgeport. Police responded at approximately 1:19 PM after ShotSpotter reported 17 rounds fired in the 1300 block of Reservoir Avenue and six rounds fired in the 70 block of Alba Avenue.
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A United Illuminated worker reportedly suffered an electric shock at 430 John Street today. Unconfirmed reports indicate the worker’s injuries were not serious. No further details have been confirmed.
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A crash with injuries and delays on I-95 southbound near exit 27.
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We don't know whether it is an arrest or accident, but on I-95 Southbound by Exit 27 two lanes are closed to traffic. There are several state police that pulled over a van, but no other details are confirmed at this time.
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Attorney General Tong opposes a $25 million rate hike by Connecticut Water Company, suggesting it is unjustified and would raise customer rates by more than 18%. His brief identifies $19 million in excessive charges and improper cost allocations to ratepayers.
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Westport will hold its Halloween Parade on October 28 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Expect road closures in the downtown area during this popular event.
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Stratford Police are investigating after a person was shot on Mill Pond Circle. No further details are available at this time.
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A 30-year-old Bridgeport man is in critical condition after police found him shot multiple times inside a car on Edwards Street near Reservoir Avenue shortly before midnight Friday. Officers applied a potentially lifesaving tourniquet before he was taken to St. Vincent’s Hospital
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Senators Blumenthal and Hawley are demanding Google respond to concerns over A.I. products impacting students' academic success and mental wellbeing. Reports indicate that A.I. usage is linked to lower test scores and troubling behavioral consequences.
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Bridgeport Police are investigating two separate incidents of gunfire that damaged apartment windows on Wednesday night. In total, 49 shell casings have been recovered, and no serious injuries were reported.
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Vanderval Ferreria, 28, has been charged in connection with a violent incident involving an ex-partner in Westport. He faces multiple charges including assault and kidnapping, with a bond set at $500,000.
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Derby firefighters are currently fighting a 2 alarm fire at the 200 block of Derby Ave in Derby. Firefighters have evacuated due to the danger of the fire and are fighting defensively at this time.
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Report of a crash by exit 1D Southbound on Route 8 in Bridgeport. First responders are on their way at this time.
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Experience Halloween festivities at three Trunk or Treat events in the Bridgeport area this Saturday, October 24th. Activities include candy, decorated trunks, and community giving, with a focus on supporting local charities.
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Bridgeport firefighters are on the scene of a bedroom fire in the 400 block of East Main Street. The firefighters' quick response kept the fire confined to the bedroom, and it was extinguished using a portable water can. (stock video, not of the actual scene)
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A bedroom fire at the 400 block of East Main Street in Bridgeport was quickly extinguished by Bridgeport Firefighters before it could spread to the rest of the building.
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Police arrested Levan Aleksidze and Mamuka Chaganava in connection with a series of residential burglaries in Fairfield's Greenfield Hill area. They are charged with Conspiracy to Commit Burglary in the First Degree and held on $100,000 bonds.
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Around 7:22 p.m., about 25 rounds of gunfire were reported in the Greene Homes area, where a resident was injured by shattered glass; no gunshot victims were reported. About 22 minutes later, gunfire struck a fifth-floor window in the 850 block of Main Street.
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Joseph Campbell, 68, of Norwalk, CT was arrested after hitting two juvenile pedestrians with his Mini Cooper and fleeing the scene. He faces several charges, including evading responsibility with serious physical injury.
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