Crime & Safety
Police Investigate Reports Of Daytime Gunfire In New London
Shots were fired in New London near the courthouse Friday morning, police said.
NEW LONDON, CT — Shots were fired near the parking lot exit from Connecticut Superior Court, according to police.
Police responded to the call at 10:39 a.m. reporting gunshot on Brainard Street.
"Locations in the immediate area were instructed to secure in place as a protective measure until the area was secured by officers," police said in a statement.
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Police found evidence to support the initial report of gunfire.
No injuries were reported. The incident "does not appear to be a random act," police said.
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The investigation remains active.
Anyone with information on this incident can contact the New London Police Department's Detective Bureau at 860-447-1481 or anonymous information can be submitted via the New London Tips 411 system by texting NLPDTip plus the information.
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