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Five Wounded in Waterbury Mall Shooting as Suspect Evades Capture

State, federal, local agencies have launched an urgent manhunt for the lone gunman

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The Brass Mill Center in Waterbury on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024. (Aaron Flaum/ Hartford Courant)

Overview

  • The shooting unfolded just before 4:40 p.m. Tuesday at the Brass Mill Center, triggering a rapid police response and mall lockdown.
  • All five victims were taken to nearby hospitals with injuries ranging from serious to non‐fatal, officials said.
  • Investigators describe the shooter as a man in his early 20s armed with a semi‐automatic pistol who remains at large.
  • Police have determined the attack arose from an escalating conflict and was not a random act of violence.
  • Waterbury Police are leading the probe with assistance from Connecticut State Police, the FBI and ATF and have urged the public to avoid the area and report any tips.