1 person injured after shots fired inside University of Bridgeport cafeteria: officials
Officials say they are looking for a suspect, but say this is not an 'active shooter' situation
BRIDGEPORT, Connecticut (WABC) -- One person was injured in a shooting in a dining hall at the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut on Tuesday night.
Bridgeport Emergency Operation Center officials say shots were fired inside the Marina Cafeteria.
The victim was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police say they are actively searching for a suspect involved in the "isolated" incident and say this is not an "active shooter situation."
"On behalf of the City, I'd like to thank the Bridgeport Police Department and the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center for their rapid response and securing of the University campus, along with students. The safety of the University students, faculty, and nearby residents is paramount to us all within the City. We want to reassure families that their children are secure, and this was an isolated incident," said City Council President, Aidee Nieves, in a statement.
They say that the incident was between the suspect and victim, both of whom are not students at the university. They were visitors on the campus. The lockdown was later lifted.
Bridgeport Police Chief, Roderick Porter, said in a statement, "I would like to give a special thank you to our Detective Bureau and all officers who responded to the scene in a swift manner. The partnership we've maintained with the University of Bridgeport has allowed us to react to this isolated incident as quickly as possible; and we want to reassure students, parents, faculty, and Bridgeport residents that the area is safe. To further strengthen the security of the area, police presence will be maintained on the University of Bridgeport campus until the suspect is brought to justice. "
The investigation into the shooting is ongoing.
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