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2 men face judge in paintball shooting of police officer

Two Bridgeport men accused of shooting a Westport police officer with a paintball gun faced a judge Friday. Police say 25-year-old Jaret Ortiz and 20-year-old Octavio Real shot Westport Police Officer

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