False shooting call at Brass Mill Center in Waterbury

At approximately 1 PM today, WPD received a call of a possible armed individual in the Brass Mill Mall (425 Union ST).

Officers responded to the mall and determined that there was no threat or danger to the public. The mall was placed into a lockdown during the investigation and has since reopened for normal business.

This incident remains under investigation as a “swatting call”.

Anyone with information is requested to contact the Waterbury Police Department Detective Bureau at (203)574-6941.