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Police Seek Vehicle Tied to Hit-and-Run Death of Barista Carissa Hinz

A year after Carissa Hinz's death, police renew a call for information about the driver that struck her.

Carissa Hinz to Be Honored With Vigil

The hit-and-run crash that killed the Bridgeport artist remains unsolved.

'Guerrilla Urbanists' Use Flower Boxes to Fight Bridgeport Blight, Crime

Mysterious planters are showing up on Morgan Street.

Bridgeport Year in Review: 5 Stories That Mattered to Locals in 2013

Looking back at the year in news in Bridgeport, Chinatown and beyond.

Reward Offered for Arrest of Driver Who 'Got Away with Murder'

Carissa Hinz was killed by a hit-and-run driver months ago, but her friends are still seeking justice.

Artists, Friends to Raise Reward Money in Bridgeport Hit-and-Run

Money from art auction, other activities will be pooled to find driver who fatally struck Carissa Hinz.

Police Offer Details on Bridgeport Hit-and-Run

Authorities said car that struck and killed Carissa Hinz was occupied by three people.

Bridgeport Hit-and-Run Victim Was 'Happiest She'd Been in a Long Time'

Carissa Hinz was ready for summer parties and pursuing life as an artist, friends said.

Man Accused of Injuring Child in Far South Side Hit-And-Run

Patrick Washington allegedly hit the girl and took off from the scene.

Aspiring Bridgeport Artist Killed in Hit-and-Run Was 'Like a Light'

Carissa Hinz died after volunteering at an art gallery where she spent much of her time.

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