Multiple people shot after gunman opens fire inside Connecticut mall

Daily Mail​

28-05-2025

At least five people have been shot at a Connecticut mall where at least one gunman opened fire Tuesday afternoon.
Waterbury Police have said the shooting at the Brass Mill Center began sometime before 4.40pm, when officers first responded to the scene for reports of a disturbance, ABC 7 reports.
As soon as the cops arrived, they found five people with gunshot wounds.
All of the victims were over the age of 18, and their injuries ranged in severity, according to CT Post.
'All victims were transported to local hospitals and are currently undergoing medical treatment,' Police Chief Fernando Spagnolo said at a news conference.
'There are no fatalities at this time,' he added.
The police chief also said officers are now 'following some very strong leads' and noted that there was no ongoing threat to public safety.
'I think we're safe right now,' Spagnolo said. 'I don't feel that there's any threat in the immediate area.'
He explained that the shooting appeared to be the result of a conflict that escalated quickly.
'We do not believe this is a random act of violence,' said Spagnolo, noting that the shooter and others involved in the altercation likely knew each other.
The suspect is now believed to be a male in his 20s who was armed with a semi-automatic pistol.
He has not yet been apprehended by Waterbury police, and Spagnolo suggested Tuesday evening another individual may have assisted him in the shooting.