Bridgeport Police

A fatal police shooting in Bridgeport is under investigation after an officer chased Dyshan Best following reports of a man with a gun. Body camera footage shows the officer shooting Best in the back, leading to calls for justice from his family and further review of the incident.

An officer-involved shooting took place on Monday, according to the Bridgeport Police Department.

Bridgeport, Connecticut, saw five shootings in one night over the holiday weekend. The violence prompted a visit from Gov. Ned Lamont, as well as a press conference from city and state officials on Tuesday morning.

One person has been arrested following a fight on Saturday afternoon between campaign supporters for Bridgeport incumbent Mayor Joe Ganim and his challenger John Gomes.

Scientists confirm shellfish in Peconic Bay have failed to adapt to climate change.

Stony Brook University’s World Trade Center Health and Wellness Program has received $147 million in federal funding to expand its patient care.

In Bridgeport, Connecticut, the final three candidates for police chief have been campaigning directly to residents at community forums this week.

Connecticut is already planning its celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Protesters marched in Bridgeport on Saturday to demand police and government reforms following the deaths of two Black women in December.

The families of two dead Black women confronted Bridgeport’s acting police chief over what they see as mishandling of their cases.