Reported Shooting Being Investigated As ‘Swatting’ Incident: Rocky Hill Police

ROCKY HILL, CT — A reported shooting in Rocky Hill is being investigated as a "swatting" incident, according to police.

Police received a call around 7 a.m. on Monday from a person claiming to have shot members of his family and saying that he intended to harm himself, according to Lt. Joseph Smith.

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"Officers immediately responded to the reported address and quickly confirmed that all members of the household were safe and unharmed," Smith wrote in a news release. "The investigation determined that the call was not made by anyone residing at the residence."

Smith said the incident appears to be a "swatting" call.

"The Rocky Hill Police Department is actively investigating the matter," Smith wrote. "There is no known threat to the public."