Crime
5 Injured in Shooting at Brass Mill Center in Waterbury, Suspect Remains at Large
WATERBURY, Conn. – A shooting incident at the Brass Mill Center shopping mall on Tuesday afternoon has left multiple individuals injured, according to local authorities.
The incident prompted a large-scale emergency response and a continuing investigation by Waterbury police.
At approximately 5:20 p.m., the Waterbury Police Department confirmed they were on scene at the mall, actively investigating reports of gunfire involving multiple victims.
The suspected shooter reportedly opened fire within the premises and fled before officers arrived.
As of now, the suspect remains at large.
Emergency medical services responded swiftly to the scene, attending to those injured.
While the exact number and conditions of the victims have not yet been disclosed, the Office of the Mayor has stated that there are currently no reported fatalities.
Law enforcement officials have urged the public to avoid the area to allow emergency personnel and investigators to work safely and efficiently.
Authorities have not yet released further details, including a description of the suspect or a possible motive, citing the ongoing and active nature of the investigation.
The Brass Mill Center has been temporarily closed as police continue their work.
Further updates are expected as more information becomes available.
Authorities have identified the man shot and killed Friday afternoon in a parking lot outside a Little Caesars restaurant in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood.
The victim has been named as Stevens Jeffrey, 29, according to police and the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office.
The shooting occurred in the 2600 block of West Cermak Road near Rockwell Street at approximately 1:10 p.m., according to the Chicago Police Department (CPD).
Preliminary reports indicate that Jeffrey was sitting in his vehicle when he was approached by an unknown vehicle.
An armed individual exited that vehicle and opened fire, striking Jeffrey multiple times in the face and body.
Emergency responders arrived on the scene, where Jeffrey was pronounced dead. He was discovered inside his vehicle with his two young children, ages 4 and 6, who were unharmed.
Both children were transported to Stroger Hospital for precautionary evaluation.
The shooting took place in the parking lot of a Little Caesars restaurant, where investigators recovered multiple shell casings and placed numerous evidence markers on the ground.
As of Friday evening, no suspects are in custody, and detectives from the CPD Area Four Homicide Unit are leading the investigation. Police have not released information on a possible motive.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about this homicide to contact Chicago Police or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTip.com.