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Targeted shooting at Waterbury’s Brass Mill Center injures five, suspect remains free

Evidence from the scene is now in forensic review under an ongoing manhunt for the suspect.

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

  • The shooting occurred just before 4:40 p.m. on May 27 at the Brass Mill Center mall during an altercation that triggered a lockdown.
  • Five people sustained non-fatal gunshot wounds and were transported to local hospitals for treatment.
  • Police say the suspected gunman is a man in his early 20s who acted alone and has not yet been apprehended.
  • Investigators recovered firearm-related items at the scene and are conducting forensic analyses to trace leads.
  • The Waterbury Police Department advises residents to avoid the area and report any unusual or suspicious activity.