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CT shooting victim hospitalized after police follow trail of blood

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CT shooting victim hospitalized after police follow trail of blood


A man was hospitalized with multiple gunshot wounds Saturday after Connecticut police who were responding to a shooting call found him when they followed a trail of blood.

Around 10:46 p.m. on Saturday, West Haven officers responded to the area of Anderson Avenue and Blohm Street on the report of gunshots, according to the West Haven Police Department.

Police said West Haven ERS received several 911 calls from people in the area reporting they heard multiple gunshots.

Responding officers reportedly discovered spent shell casings and blood at the scene, indicating a victim or victims were nearby, according to police.

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As officers searched the area, they reportedly discovered a larger amount of blood leading to the back of a nearby residence, police said.

Officers made contact with the residents and discovered a victim inside who had multiple gunshot wounds, according to police. He was immediately given medical attention and was transported to an area hospital for treatment, police said.

A large scale crime scene was established and members of the Detective Division have assumed the investigation, according to police.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact Det. Sgt. Jordan Zwickler or Officer Nicholas Abate at 203-937-3900.



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Cooler Monday ahead of snow chance on Tuesday

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Cooler Monday ahead of snow chance on Tuesday


Slightly less breezy tonight with winds gusting between 15-25 mph by the morning.

Wind chills will be in the 10s by Monday morning as temperatures tonight cool into the 20s.

Monday will see sunshine and highs in the 30s with calmer winds.

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Snow is likely for much of the state on Tuesday, with some rain mixing in over southern Connecticut.

1-3″ should accumulate across much of the state. Lesser totals are expected at the shoreline.

Christmas Eve on Wednesday will be dry with sunshine and temperatures in the upper 30s and lower 40s.



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Ten adults and one dog displaced after Bridgeport fire

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Ten adults and one dog are displaced after a fire at the 1100 block of Pembroke Street in Bridgeport.

The Bridgeport Fire Department responded to a report of heavy smoke from the third floor at around 3:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Firefighters located the fire and quickly extinguished it.

There are no reports of injuries.

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The American Red Cross is currently working to help those who were displaced.

The Fire Marshal’s Office is still investigating the incident.



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Woman suffers life threatening injuries in Rocky Hill house fire

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Woman suffers life threatening injuries in Rocky Hill house fire


A woman was rushed to the hospital after being seriously hurt in a fire Saturday in Rocky Hill.

This all unfolded during the late morning hours at a home on Main Street.

Fire officials say they had to rescue the woman from the home and her injuries are considered life threatening.

Hoarding conditions did a play a factor in the fire, according to the fire department.

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No other injuries were reported. Further details pertaining to the fire weren’t immediately available.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.



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