One person was shot on the University of Bridgeport campus in Connecticut, leading to a lockdown that lasted for hours. The shooting occurred during an altercation involving multiple parties, but details such as the number of people involved, arrests, and the reason for the altercation were not provided by officials. The victim, whose identity was not immediately disclosed, sustained a non life-threatening gunshot wound and was taken to a hospital for treatment. The lockdown was lifted the following morning, with police and city officials stating that there was no longer an active threat to the community. The University of Bridgeport’s president emphasized that campus safety is a top priority and measures would be taken to ensure the safety of the community, following the directives of the Bridgeport Police Department. Police Chief Roderick Porter described the shooting as an isolated incident and reassured students, parents, faculty, and residents that the area is safe. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, with police remaining on campus until the suspect is apprehended.
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One person injured in shooting at University of Bridgeport in Connecticut
