Police respond to shooting at US mall

Several people were wounded in a shooting inside a shopping mall in Waterbury, Connecticut, on Tuesday, police have reported.

The shooting occurred at a shopping mall called the Brass Mill Center at approximately 4:40 p.m.

“All victims were transported to local hospitals and are currently receiving medical treatment,” Waterbury Police Chief Fernando Spagnolo told reporters at a press conference. “There are no fatalities at this time.”

“We urge the public to avoid the area to allow emergency personnel to respond effectively and ensure everyone’s safety,” the Waterbury Police Department said in a statement.

It is not yet clear how many shooters were involved, and no arrests have been made.

In June 2024, a gunman opened fire at a grocery store in Fordyce, Arkansas, killing four people and injuring ten others, including two police officers.

In May 2023, a far-right extremist killed eight shoppers and wounded seven at a mall in Allen, Texas

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