One person was shot on the University of Bridgeport campus in Connecticut, leading to a lockdown for several hours. The shooting occurred during an altercation involving multiple parties, but details about the incident remained scarce. The victim, whose identity was not immediately revealed, suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound and was taken to the hospital for treatment. The lockdown was lifted the following morning, with officials stating there was no active threat to the community. University President Danielle Wilkin emphasized campus safety as a top priority and stated that measures would be taken to ensure the safety of the community in cooperation with the Bridgeport Police Department. Police Chief Roderick Porter described the shooting as an isolated incident and assured the public that the area was safe, with police presence remaining until the suspect was apprehended. The investigation into the shooting continued as of Wednesday. The university was contacted for further information, but details about the incident and the individuals involved were limited.
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