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3 People Shot in Bridgeport on Christmas, Juvenile Arrested: Police

Bridgeport Police have arrested a juvenile male after three people were shot on Christmas night.

Police said six shots were fired on North Avenue around 10:30 p.m. on Christmas. Three people were hit by gunfire and were taken to St. Vincent's Medical Center to be treated for non life-threatening injuries.

Detectives developed a suspect and police said a juvenile male was arrested on weapons charges. Officers anticipate more charges in the future as the investigation continues.

According to detectives, the juvenile male who was arrested in Tuesday's shooting is the brother of one of the juveniles who was arrested in connection with the death of 12-year-old Clinton Howell. Police do not believe the shooting incidents are related.

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