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A New York man faces assault charges in a University of Bridgeport shooting that injured a juvenile

Dec. 20, 2024 11:01 AM EST

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) — An 18-year-old New York City man accused in a shooting at a University of Bridgeport dining hall in Connecticut that injured a juvenile surrendered to police Friday and was charged with assault and gun crimes, authorities said. The suspect turned himself in...

Connecticut approves constitution change easing restrictions on mail-in voting

Nov. 06, 2024 00:07 AM EST

Connecticut voters on Tuesday approved an amendment to the state’s constitution that could make it easier to cast ballots by mail or through drop boxes in future elections. The amendment lifts long-standing restrictions that only allowed people in the state to vote by absentee...

Police believe University of Bridgeport shooting stemmed from fight

Oct. 30, 2024 13:54 PM EDT

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) — A fight between two young men appeared to have sparked a shooting at the University of Bridgeport dining hall that injured one person, police said Wednesday. Bridgeport police Chief Roderick Porter said two men who were not students of the college were...