Crime & Safety
Updated: Reports of Possible Shots Fired Near WestConn
Danbury police are investigating reports of shots fired near WestConn and have found the cause. The university was on lockdown.
DANBURY, CT — Update 8:32 a.m.: Mayor Mark Boughton said that the lockdown at WestConn's west side has been lifted as of 8:32 a.m. The loud noises heard were apparently duck hunters in the Lake Kenosia area.
Original post: 8:01 a.m.: Danbury police are investigating reports of possible shots fired near Western Connecticut State University, according to WLAD News. Mayor Mark Boughton tweeted Thursday morning that the mid-town campus on White Street is "is fine," and WLAD reported that the area near Stop & Shop on Mill Plain road on the west side of Danbury is beign searched.
Mayor Mark announced the incident via Twitter at approximately 7:30 a.m. Thursday morning:
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Mayor Mark Boughton @MayorMark 33m33 minutes ago "We're investigating a some loud noises. More towards Westconn. Precaution."
Mayor Mark Boughton @MayorMark 23m23 minutes ago "Hopefully will have it cleared soon."
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The university is currently on lockdown.
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