MILFORD, CT — Milford Police Chief Keith Mello spoke Thursday regarding a shooting that claimed the life of one person and left a woman injured.
The shooting was reported at 2:56 a.m. Wednesday on the 800 block of East Broadway. Police found a person dead and a woman injured inside a home.
"Our detectives and patrol officers are working tirelessly around the clock on this investigation, and we are making meaningful progress," Mello said.
He added that based on evidence, police "have strong indications this was a targeted incident and not an act of random violence."
"We currently have no information to suggest any broader threat to the wider community," Mello said.
He said that police are conducting additional patrols in the city to support residents.
Police did not release any additional information on the case, stating that it is an active investigation.
View Mello's full statement by clicking here.
Anyone with information can contact police (203) 877-1465.
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