A man has died after another man shot and killed him following an attempted stabbing in Bridgeport on Sunday night, according to police.

Officers were called to Noble Avenue and Shelton Street around 6:15 p.m.

When police arrived, they said they found a man, later identified as 41-year-old Jose Perez-Ortiz, of Monroe, suffering from a gunshot wound.

Authorities said Perez-Ortiz was taken to Bridgeport Hospital, where he later died.

The shooting was captured on a nearby video system and shows Perez-Ortiz attempting to stab the man. The man then drew a gun and fired it, hitting Perez-Ortiz, according to police.

Anyone with information should contact Detective Heanue at (203) 581-5242.

Police have not identified the shooter.

A young child is in serious condition after police said he or she fell out of a window in Bridgeport on Monday.

Police responded to Hollister Avenue around 2:20 p.m. after getting a report of a child who had fallen out of a window.

According to officers, the 4-year-old fell out of a third floor window in the 400 block of Hollister Avenue and was said to be in serious condition at the scene.

Authorities did not release additional details about the child's fall.

Fire caused extensive damage to a school bus in Torrington on Tuesday morning, according to fire officials.

Firefighters responded to Linton Street just before noon and determined that the fire in the engine compartment had extended to the passenger area of the school bus, which they said was locally operated. 

The driver and one passenger who were on the bus got out before firefighters arrived and they were not injured. 

Torrington firefighters extinguished the fire and isolated the propane fuel tank within 15 minutes, but said the bus sustained extensive damage. 

Utility companies were notified to evaluate their equipment because the fire was close to overhead wires. 

The Torrington fire marshal’s office is working with the bus company to determine the cause of the fire.

Police are trying to solve the case of an antique violin that was stolen from a Windsor home and they have released a photo of woman who they said made purchases using credit cards that were also stolen from the home.

Police responded to the Lawrence family’s home on July 29 to investigate a home burglary and said the credit cards that were taken were later used at Stop & Shop in Wethersfield, at Metro Gas in Windsor and at Mercury Gas located in Hartford.

Tim Lawrence said the 1800s French violin that was stolen was a family heirloom.

“Every drawer was open and things were on the floor and rifled through, and I looked into the music room over here and I realized my violin and its case were gone from the couch,” he said.

That violin was a gift to his great-grandfather and had been passed down for generations. Now he’s hoping to get it back, so he will one day be able to pass it down to his children.

“Gold pocket watch that my wife gave me on our first trip to Ireland together has meaning to me, but the memory of that, it’s not something that will go away, so I still feel that, but I want my fiddle back that’s a different story,” he said.

"Conservatory Violin" is carved into the back of the scroll of the violin - -the top part with pegs.

Police are asking for people who can identify the woman in the released photo to contact them.

Officials said the woman, who has a “Sun” style tattoo on the back of her neck, made purchases using these stolen credit cards and she was a passenger it what is believed to be a 2000-era gray four-door Mazda 3.

Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Blezard at the Windsor Police Department at 860-688-4545, extension 541.

The start of the school year was delayed in Shelton, and parents are blaming the mayor. 

Last year, Mayor Mark Lauretti insisted the city should take over school bus service, saying it would save the city money. He sued the board of education. The final agreement was that the board of education would move forward with using a third-party company to provide buses for the 2018-2019 school year, but that the city would take over for three years beginning on July 1. 

When the city started providing bus transportation in July, they did not drug test the drivers. 

Then last week, Mayor Lauretti said they ran into more problems ahead of the start of school on Tuesday, Sept. 3. 

“Durham bus company who was the previous provider did not provide the files to us until Wednesday of last week, the files for all the drivers. Not only that, they offered a big incentive for any bus driver to leave and come work for them and we lost 10 bus drivers on Tuesday of last week,” he said. 

As of Friday, Mayor Lauretti said they were only missing a few drivers. Lauretti said he would have gone ahead and had school on Tuesday. 

“It wasn’t my call. I didn’t cancel school,” said Lauretti. “It was the superintendent’s.” 

He went on to say, “I’m not sure it’s fair to shut the whole system down because you’re short one or two drivers. This happens everywhere in America.” Lauretti said “Districts run short of drivers and nothing stops. People have to be a little flexible and bear with it until we get through it.” 

Approximately 50 parents and community members protested outside city hall on Tuesday morning. They still had not received information on where their child’s bus stops will be or what time they will be picked up. They blame the mayor for the start of school being delayed. 

“They [the city] have insisted from the very beginning that they could save lots and lots of money doing it, they could do it better, they could do it cheaper and now we’re learning, no, they actually can’t. And yet their saying it’s not their fault. It’s always everybody else’s fault,” said Angela Pellegrino-Grant, a parent from Shelton. 

On Tuesday afternoon, Shelton schools posted bus routes online and said they were waiting for updates from the Shelton Student Transportation Service to determine whether there are enough drivers who have been approved by the DMV to transport students.  

Later the same day school officials confirmed buses would run and classes will start Wednesday.

Other parents like Rose Scott said this delay is an embarrassment to the city. She and other parents are in the process of finding backup childcare for their children because school could be delayed for a couple more days. 

“I work Thursday, so I don’t know what I’m going to do with them. A lot of moms I know work full time and they’re struggling to try and find child care,” Scott said. 

Sept. 10 is Primary Day in Connecticut.

Several cities and towns across the state are holding primaries, including 15 municipalities holding primaries in mayoral or first selectman races.

Check out the tables below to check if your town is holding a primary and see the candidates running.

Hurricane Dorian has been a slow-moving disaster, NBC News reports.

The powerful hurricane, which weakened slightly to a Category 2 storm Tuesday morning, had churned for 15 hours at a glacial pace of just 1 mph and was locked at a standstill over the northern Bahamas. Its fixed position allowed it to clobber the island chain with sustained winds of up to 185 mph for nearly two full days after making landfall Sunday as a deadly Category 5 storm.

The storm is traveling sluggishly because atmospheric conditions that dictate its movement collapsed on Sunday night. Those steering currents are driven by the other players in the atmosphere that are larger than the hurricane, including high pressure and low pressure systems, troughs and the jet stream. (It's the wind blowing in relation to all of these that steers the weather.)

A high pressure ridge over the Atlantic that was moving Dorian over the weekend calmed completely, and that weakness in the ridge on Monday caused Dorian to stall.

Part of Walnut Street in Hartford will be closed for six to eight hours for emergency road work.

Police said the road will be closed between Garden and Edwards streets to all traffic and they are asking people to avoid the area, especially during the evening commute.

Drivers are urged to use Albany Avenue instead.

UConn has announced details to its home-and-home series with the Tennessee Lady Vols.

The games will be played as the Hall of Fame Game for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. The agreement was first announced last summer.

The two longtime rivals have not met since 2007.

The Huskies will host Tennessee on January 23, 2020 at the XL Center in Hartford. The following season, the Lady Vols will host UConn in Knoxville, according to UConn Athletics.

A portion of the proceeds from both games will benefit the Pat Summitt Foundation and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts.

A dog found abandoned in Hamden is improving and could be ready for adoption in a few weeks, according to police.

The dog, a Yorkshire Terrier Mix, was found tied to the outside of the apartment building in the 300 block of Mix Avenue on Tuesday, Aug. 13.

The dog couldn’t sit and was in a great deal of pain from a severe skin condition and was transported to the North Haven Animal Hospital.

Police said the dog was suffering from a severe case of “epidermal necrosis,” a skin condition that damages the skin.

Through surgery and antibiotics, the condition has improved, some fur has grown back and the Hamden Animal Control Division is hopeful that the dog will be ready for adoption in a few weeks, according to police.

“Running for Rescues” and several concerned people have assisted in the dog’s recovery, according to police.

The NBC Connecticut meteorologists have issued a First Alert for the potential of severe weather on Wednesday afternoon.

The best chance for the storms to develop is between 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Severe storms could contain lightning, high winds and heavy rain.  There is also the threat of an isolated tornado.

Track the severe weather with the interactive radar.

Yale opens up the 2019 season at home on Saturday, September 21 against Holy Cross. The Bulldogs are led by a strong senior class including quarterback Kurt Rawlings, who is returning from injury.

Rawlings suffered a leg injury midway through last season and missed the team’s last four games. He’s excited to be back and lead this group both on and off the field.

“All the leaders are just trying to take each step, every meeting, every practice for what it is and not to look too far ahead in the future and just enjoy it while we have it and that helps us stay more focused and present in the moment,” said Rawlings.

“Having Kurt back is great in the sense that he’s a great leader but also he’s 15-5 as a starter and he understands thing at a level that guys don’t have the ability to until they’ve played here for this long,” added head coach Tony Reno.

With Rawlings back, Yale was picked to win the Ivy League this season.

In the wake of Hurricane Dorian, nonprofit agencies are rushing to deal with the unfolding humanitarian crisis in the Bahamas.

Dorian, the strongest storm on record to hit the Bahamas, caused catastrophic flooding and at least five deaths on the islands.

If you are looking for ways you can help, take a look at the list of charities below.

All Hands & Hearts
All Hands and Hearts works to address the immediate and long-term needs of communities impacted by natural disasters. They deploy volunteers to help build safer, more resilient schools, homes and infrastructure.

You can fill out an application to become a volunteer or donate toward their hurricane relief response efforts.

Americares
Americares is currently matching donations dollar-for-dollar to send twice the lifesaving aid and supplies to families affected by Hurricane Dorian.

Caring for the Bahamas
On The Upwind Flying Club will be flying much needed goods and supplies to the Bahamas once the airports reopen.

Check their supply list to see what's needed. You can ship items bought on Amazon directly to the planes.

Upwind Flying Club
6530 Tampa Executive Airport Rd
Tampa, FL 33610

They're also accepting donations via gofundme.

Children's Hunger Fund
CHF is accepting financial gifts to allow their partners on the ground to respond swiftly to the needs of children and families impacted by the force of the hurricane.

To donate emergency relief items, please contact Children's Hunger Fund headquarters at 800.708.7589

Coast Guard Foundation
Coast Guard members, the first responders to natural disasters, are also impacted. The Coast Guard Foundation’s Disaster Relief and Response Fund helps provide support to Coast Guard families when they need it most.

Direct Relief
Direct Relief is delivering medical aid to affected areas, and additional emergency medical caches are being routed to the Bahamas from Florida and Direct Relief's main distribution hub in the U.S.

Global Giving
Global Giving has a 4-star rating on Charity Navigator and is accredited by the BBB Wise Giving Alliance.

They're currently accepting donations for emergency disaster relief and long-term recovery support.

Good360
Good360 partners with socially responsible companies to source highly needed goods and distribute them through its network of nonprofits that support people in need.

For every $1 donated, Good360 can distribute at least $10 in needed goods.

Heart to Heart International
HHI deployed an advance team on Saturday, August 30, 2019, to respond to Hurricane Dorian. The team includes the Mobile Medical Unit (an urgent care facility on wheels), two support vehicles and four logistics experts. The team includes an EMT and a nurse who is also an HHI disaster response intern. The mobile medical unit is stocked with medicines, tetanus vaccines and medical supplies as well as hygiene kits, water and supplies for those affected by the storm.

Donations support the response team and allow them to provide medical care and aid distribution.

International Medical Corps
The worldwide humanitarian nonprofit focuses on deploying emergency responders and early relief efforts.

International Relief Teams
The International Relief Teams, which had already prepositioned more than 1,000 disaster health kits to Florida, is currently standing by to see what other assistance the teams can provide in the storm's aftermath.

Matthew 25: Ministries
Monetary Donations: Donate online or mail checks to:

Matthew 25: Ministries
11060 Kenwood Road
Cincinnati, OH 45242

(100% of donated funds designated for Hurricane Dorian will be used for the purpose intended)

Mercy Corps
Mercy Corps is mobilizing a team of emergency responders — which includes members from their Puerto Rico team — to the Bahamas to begin rapidly determining the most pressing needs.

Project Hope
Project Hope is sending volunteers and arming health care professionals with medicines, supplies and training to help sick and injured people, wherever the need is greatest.

94% of funds go to their programs. 6% support administration and fundraising.

Red Cross
Visit redcross.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS, or text the word DORIAN to 90999 to make a $10 donation. Donations enable the Red Cross to prepare for, respond to and help people recover from this disaster. This includes providing food, shelter, relief supplies, emotional support, recovery planning and other assistance.

They also urge eligible individuals in parts of the country unaffected by the storm to roll up a sleeve and donate blood.

SBP
SBP is accepting applications for volunteers to assist impacted homeowners with debris clearance, muck and gut, and mold remediation. Donations are also accepted to help with various needs. 

$50 - Buys protective equipment for three volunteers

$100 - Buys mucking & gutting supplies for 10 volunteers

$500 - Buys new flooring for flooded homes

$1,000 - Funds mold treatment for one house

Sol Relief
Sol Relief is asking experienced pilots to volunteer their time flying supplies and people in and out of affected areas. You can fill out a Volunteer Pilot Application here. 

They are also accepting monetary donations and the following supplies:

• Generators
• Extension Cords
• Work Glove
• Chainsaws & Chains
• Chainsaw Bar Oil
• Gas Cans
• Duct Tape
• Tarps
• Hammers & Nails
• Battery Operated Fans
• Batteries
• Flashlights
• Bug Spray
• Mosquito Nets
• Unused Blankets
• Cleaning Supplies
• Nonperishable Food
• Hygiene Products
• Baby Supplies
• Pet Food
• OTC Medical Supplies
• Solar Phone Chargers
• Phone Battery Packs
• Cleaning Products
• Trash Bags
• Disinfecting Wipes
• Sunscreen
• Camping Lights (Solar & Battery Powered) 

Supplies can be delivered to St. Pete Air at 107 8th Ave SE, St. Petersburg, Florida, 33701, during normal business hours.

Team Rubicon
Team Rubicon is an international disaster relief nonprofit organization made up of military veterans and first responders who do everything from rebuilding houses to clearing debris and helping organize large groups of volunteers. 

Water Mission
Water Mission is preparing to provide emergency safe water solutions to communities impacted by Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas. 100% of donations will provide safe water for people affected by the disaster.

World Central Kitchen
Founded by D.C. chef and restaurateur José Andrés, World Central Kitchen will be setting up kitchens once Hurricane Dorian has moved further north in order to bring food to people in affected areas. Andrés is already in the Bahamas, about 80 miles from the eye of the storm, working to feed people there.

World Vision
World Vision asks that people pray for those affected by tropical storms and hurricanes. Almighty Father, we ask for Your care and protection for people affected by destructive winds and floods. Give them the assurance of Your presence and equip those who will provide relief and assistance after the storm passes.

Beyond that, you can donate money to help World Vision provide food, water, hygiene and other basic relief items, including clean-up supplies and toys.

They’ve been a majestic part of the city’s landscape, but soon many of New Haven’s ash trees will be gone.

An infestation of the emerald ash borer, a bark eating beetle of Asian descent, has forced the removal of nearly 400 ash trees already, with 190 more scheduled to be removed in the next two years.

“We’re monitoring the ashes, we don’t start to contemplate the removal of the ash tree until it’s 30 percent defoliated, which tells us that, that tree is dying, said Rebecca Bomberro, director of Parks, Recreation & Trees for the city of New Haven.

City officials say they don’t want to remove any tree unless they have to and are replacing the ones they’ve cut down with new trees of a different variety.

“Trees have a huge environmental and aesthetic benefit to the neighborhoods that they serve so we try to mitigate hazards and only take down trees that are dead, diseased, dying or structurally unsound,” added Bomberro.

The beetle, which was first identified in Connecticut in 2012, feeds exclusively on ash trees.

“Ash trees have this nice thick corky bark,” explained Clair Rutledge, associate agricultural scientist and entomologist at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station. “Where the beetles feed is right between this bark and the wood.”

Rutledge is among the state’s leading experts and said the emerald ash borer virtually eradicated ash trees in the Nauguatuck Valley before spreading to New Haven approximately two years ago.

Rutledge says pesticides can be used to kill the beetle but city officials says that would be too costly.

“You can treat the trees with pesticides to inhibit the growth of the emerald ash borer. But it is cost prohibitive and it’s not a guarantee for survival of the tree,” said Bombero.

As alternative, Rutledge says a natural predator could be introduced into the beetles’ natural habitat. Work is being done by the USDA to introduce a tiny Russian wasp, Spathius galinae, into the beetle’s habitat.

These tiny wasps would, in theory feed on the beetles, however, Rutledge said it appears this process would not take hold quick enough to save Connecticut’s ash population.

Rutledge is hopeful, however, once the food source of the beetle is gone, there will be what she calls a “crash,” where the beetles would disappear. At that point, she believes these wasps could prevent the beetle from returning.

A deadly boat fire off the Southern California coast has charter boat captains in Connecticut wondering what could have possibly gone wrong. 

Just like the Conception, the boat that went up in flames, the boats at Sunbeam Fleet in Waterford are all Coast Guard inspected and in compliance with their safety standards. For the captain in charge, the news of what happened off the coast of California is chilling.

“It was horrifying,” Captain Bob Wadsworth said.

Sunbeam Fleet has been in his family for three generations.

“We run a 60 foot party boat, also two private charter boats, and our floating condo,” said Wadsworth, whose sons also help run the business.

Summer is their busiest time of the year, with thousands of people coming on board to fish or get away for a few nights.

“The Coast Guard’s down here every year making sure everything’s safe for the passengers, the crew,” he said.

For Wadsworth, safety is number one.

“We have a fire suppression system on board all the inspected boats. That’s automatic, so any flame starts that’s supposed to put the fire out by itself.”

He’s anxious to know what went wrong in California that led to so many lives lost.

“What could’ve happened is beyond me,” Wadsworth said. “I’m sure they’ll get to the bottom of it hopefully they do. We’d be certainly falling in line with any regulations that come out of it.”

Collin Reichelt from the Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound said commercial boats get inspected every year to make sure they are safe for travel.

“We are mandated by the code of federal regulations to inspect any passenger vessel that carries more than six passengers,” explained Reichelt. “The Coast Guard is deeply saddened by the tragedy that happened off the coast of Santa Cruz Island in California, and our hearts go out to the victims and their families,” Reichelt added.

Despite the sad news out of California, it’s business as usual for the fleet in Waterford—a hot spot for visitors from across the country.

“We’re going out on a charter fishing trip,” said Carol Richardson from Oxford. “This will be my second one actually, the first one was down in Key West. We can’t live scared, so we plan on going out having a good day.”

“I come out on charter boats a couple times a year, I love it it’s a lot of fun,” Tony Christensen from Windsor said. “If you’re prepared you have nothing to worry about.”

Captain Greg Dubrule of Blackhawk Sport Fishing in Niantic was also shocked to hear the news of the boat fire off the coast of California.

“I just don’t see how something like that happens. Number one that’s an inspected boat,” said Dubrule, who’s been in the charter boat fishing business for over 50 years.

“We take well over 12 to 14 thousand people a year,” he said. “They come from Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia, Jersey, South Jersey, Maryland. We’re getting ready to leave right now on one, we’ve got 40 people going this afternoon.”

Before every excursion, Dubrule gives his passengers a safety tour.

“Everybody on board should know where everything is,” he explained. “By Coast Guard regulation we have to tell them.”

His boat, Blackhawk, has extensive fire safety equipment, too.

“We have smoke detectors in the engine room, we have alarms in the engine room, we have television cameras in the engine room looking at both engines—so if anything happens we see it instantaneously.”

Lt. Danny Spisak from Plainville has been fishing on charters since he was 10 years old.

“Safety is the most important ship about entering any ship, vessel, boat raft or going on any water even fresh water,” Spisak said.

Some passengers, like Robert Santerre from Newington, like to take their own additional safety measures.

“I wear a yellow shirt just in case so I’m pretty bright in the water,” said Santerre.

At the end of the day, the dangers of being out on the water won’t stop fishing fans from enjoying the Long Island Sound.

“You gotta be able to live life to its fullest with no regrets,” Santerre said.

The CDC typically releases one flu vaccine a year, and it's meant to protect you throughout the season.

It recommends people over the age of 6 months get vaccinated by the end of October. Doctors say it’s not too soon to get vaccinated now.

“It’s definitely not too soon to get a flu shot,” said Dr. Patricia Garcia, a physician at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center.

She said for most people, the sooner you get a shot is better. However, if you’re older, the vaccine may work better and longer if you hold off.

“People older than 65 might want to wait a little bit longer and talk to their doctor about that, but if you’re a younger person you can totally get your flu shot now,” she said. “You want to be vaccinated before the flu starts coming out in Connecticut, so now is definitely a good time.”

When it comes to vaccinating children, Garcia said do your research.

“If you don’t have a regular doctor, it’s best to check before you go to like a CVS or a Walgreens, to make sure that they can give flu shots to younger children,” Dr. Garcia said.

The CDC advises that children ages 6 months to 8-years-old need two doses of the vaccine. They recommend they get them as soon as the shot becomes available, so they can get the second dose about a month later.

Many parents are using GPS apps on their children’s cell phones to track their location. But experts warn parents that the technology is far from foolproof, and it’s not difficult for teens to fake where they are.

The practice is called GPS spoofing. Essentially, kids are hiding their location to make it seem like they’re somewhere that they’re not.

“The teens, they do a lot of stuff that they don’t tell their parents,” said Jennifer Fagalar, mother to a 15-year-old girl.

Fagalar said buying her daughter a cell phone was necessary.

“I keep an eye on her phone, her social media, friends,” she explained.

Fagalar follows her daughter’s location with a few taps on her cell phone.

“I’ll tend to have the GPS tracking on her. So, I can actually really know where she really is,” she said.

Fagalar was shocked to learn that it’s as simple as downloading an app to fake your cell phone’s location. And Uriana admits she hasn’t always been honest.

“Sometimes I’m never where I’m supposed to be or I’m doing things I’m not supposed to be doing,” Uriana said.

Uriana says it’s common for teens to find creative ways to avoid detection.

According to a Pew Research Center Survey, 16 percent of adults track their children’s location, and most teens resent their parents for doing so. Teens surveyed said they go as far as disabling their cell phone location, spoofing their GPS, or leaving their phones at a friend’s house to avoid parental surveillance.

“I don’t really have a problem with it because it was better for her to know where I am then for her to be wondering where I could be,” Uriana said.

Cybersecurity expert Ibrahim Baggilli said parents checking on their teen’s location have no way of knowing whether it’s accurate.

“There are some GPS faking applications that manipulate real GPS movements. So, if you wanted to fake you going from one place to another, you can use those applications that seem very realistic,” Baggilli explained.

Baggilli warned that those GPS applications can also be misused solely by criminals to hide their location.

“But it can also be used to for us to protect our privacy. So, that companies that are gathering all this information about us don’t necessarily know where we live and they don’t necessarily know where we’re at,” he added.

For Jennifer Fagalar, just knowing the apps exist concerns her. Even though she has trust in her daughter, she doesn’t trust the technology, and said she thought such apps should have age restrictions.

“I get scared,” she said.

Her advice to parents:

“Just be there for them, no matter what the situation is. Even if they get mad, it doesn’t matter. You’re the parent,” Fagalar said.

Hurricane Dorian has finally moved out of the Bahamas, leaving devastation for several areas. Concerns are growing for the residents left to pick up the pieces. As many people look to donate to charities, it can be difficult to determine if their money or donated items are going to the right place.

Before giving to a charity or third-party agency like a go-fund-me page, you want to make sure to do your homework, according to Lora Rae Anderson with the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection.

“You should visit an organizations website and then visit supplemental websites like charity navigator or guide star that can give you some background information about the charity,” said Anderson. “If you want to give to a local charity or your thinking of giving more money make sure you do your research before giving,”

Anderson says there are a few things to remember if you’re looking to make a donation in Connecticut.

“If a charity is soliciting in the state of Connecticut that charity has to be registered with the Department of Consumer Protection,” said Anderson. “You can verify that registration by visiting elicense.ct.gov.”

You also want to be cautious for those who are seeking you out.

“If someone calls you asking for money for hurricane relief ask them a couple questions, one, what’s your website, what’s your phone number, what’s your email and where can I go for more information,” said Anderson. “You want to ask a couple of questions to the person who is calling about where your money is going to go.”

If you are not getting straight answers to questions that you are asking, you are likely dealing with someone who is not legitimate, according to Anderson.

“If somebody calls you asking for money that’s the first red flag that that may be a scam,” said Anderson.

The DCP recommends taking your time before making a donation to a charitable cause. You are also recommended to make a yearly budget before making a charitable donation.

“Hurricanes affect people for a very long time, if you wait a week, or two weeks, that’s OK,” said Anderson. “It’s better to do your research on the front end to make sure your money is going to a great place.”

The junk-food laden diet of a British teen and long-time “fussy eater” may have contributed to the deterioration of his vision and hearing, NBC News reported Tuesday, citing a new report published in the scientific journal Annals of Internal Medicine.

When the boy was 14, he complained to his family doctor of tiredness, according to the report. The doctor gave him vitamin B12 injections and advice on his diet, but within the next year the teen began to lose his hearing and was referred to an ear, nose and throat specialist. Shortly after, he developed problems with his vision.

"He had a daily portion of fries from the local fish and chip shop and snacked on Pringles, white bread, processed ham slices and sausages,” the report said.

Nutritional deficiencies can contribute to vision and hearing problems, but in developed countries, "purely dietary causes" for such vision problems are rare, the authors wrote. In the teen's case, nutritional deficiencies in several essential vitamins and minerals, including B vitamins and copper, probably played a role in his vision and hearing loss.