Waterbury Mall Shooting: Five Injured, Suspect in Custody

Waterbury Mall Shooting: Five Injured, Person of Interest in Custody Waterbury, CT – A shooting at the Brass Mill Center mall in Waterbury, Connecticut on Tuesday afternoon left five people injured. Police responded quickly to the scene, where witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots and seeing people running for safety. "It was chaos," said one eyewitness, who described seeing people "running and a lady just screaming for her life." Police have taken a person of interest into custody and impounded two vehicles. Waterbury Police Chief [Chief's Name] stated that the shooting appears to have stemmed from an escalating conflict and was not a random act of violence. The investigation is ongoing, with assistance from state police, the FBI, and the ATF. The chief also noted that there is strong video evidence to aid in the investigation. The incident highlights the need for heightened security measures in public places and the importance of quick response times by law enforcement in emergency situations. The community is urged to remain vigilant and cooperate with authorities during the investigation.