Five injured in shooting in Connecticut, US, suspect in custody
A dispute that escalated into gunfire left five people injured in the US at the Brass Mill Center Mall, Connecticut on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Waterbury Police Department.Officers responded to reports of shots fired at approximately 4.43 pm (local time) at the shopping center located at 495 Union Street. Upon arrival, law enforcement found five adult victims suffering from gunshot wounds. All were transported to local hospitals and are reported to have non-life-threatening injuries at this time.Preliminary findings suggest the shooting was not a random act, but rather the result of a confrontation that turned violent. Police confirmed that a person of interest has been identified and taken into custody. The identity of the individual has not been released as the investigation is ongoing.In collaboration with the Connecticut State Police, Waterbury officers conducted a thorough sweep of the mall. Authorities confirmed that the Brass Mill Center has been cleared and is now secure, with no ongoing threat to the public.
A dispute that escalated into gunfire left five people injured in the US at the Brass Mill Center Mall, Connecticut on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Waterbury Police Department.
Officers responded to reports of shots fired at approximately 4.43 pm (local time) at the shopping center located at 495 Union Street. Upon arrival, law enforcement found five adult victims suffering from gunshot wounds. All were transported to local hospitals and are reported to have non-life-threatening injuries at this time.
Preliminary findings suggest the shooting was not a random act, but rather the result of a confrontation that turned violent. Police confirmed that a person of interest has been identified and taken into custody. The identity of the individual has not been released as the investigation is ongoing.
In collaboration with the Connecticut State Police, Waterbury officers conducted a thorough sweep of the mall. Authorities confirmed that the Brass Mill Center has been cleared and is now secure, with no ongoing threat to the public.
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