Report of Gunshots Prompted Brief Lockdowns in Bridgeport

Three Bridgeport schools were locked down for a brief time on Wednesday morning as police investigated a report of gunshots near the corner of Daniels and Trumbull avenues.

Police said they received a 911 call reporting shots fired near Daniels and Trumbull avenues and responded, but did not find a victim or suspect.

Three nearby schools -- Hallen School, Park City Magnet School and Wilbur Cross School -- were locked down for minutes as a precaution and the lockdowns were lifted when police found no trace of a victim or suspect.

Detectives are investigating and reviewing camera footage from the area.

Anyone with information about what happened should call the Bridgeport Police Department at (203) 581-5201.

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