Crime & Safety
Bridgeport Police Officer Involved In Shooting
State police are handling investigation of the shooting.
BRIDGEPORT, CT — A Bridgeport police officer assigned to the federal Safe Streets task force was involved in a shooting Tuesday night, according to a state police statement.
The shooting happened in the area of Main and Catherine streets in Bridgeport at 10:12 p.m. The victim was transported to the hospital, treated for non life-threatening injuries, and released.
The Connecticut State Police Eastern District Major Crimes Squad will investigate the incident.
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The Bridgeport State’s Attorney requested that the Stamford State’s Attorney oversee the investigation.
No details on the incident were immediately available.
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