Regional Police Presence at Trumbull Mall Following Reported Shooting Incident
TRUMBULL, Conn. — Police are investigating a reported shooting incident at Trumbull Mall Friday evening that prompted a significant law enforcement response and the activation of the Fairfield County Blue Plan, authorities confirmed.
The incident was reported at approximately 5:40 p.m. in the mall’s upper-level food court area. According to preliminary information provided by officials, a teenage male was reported to have displayed a firearm, and one shot was fired inside the shopping center.
Trumbull police officers responded immediately to the scene and requested assistance from surrounding law enforcement agencies through the Fairfield County Blue Plan. The coordinated response protocol is used during major or high-risk incidents and resulted in multiple police units arriving at the mall shortly after the initial report.
As of 5:50 p.m., authorities stated that no injuries or victims had been reported. Officials did not immediately confirm whether the individual involved was taken into custody or whether the firearm had been recovered during the response.
Mall patrons and employees were instructed to follow police directions as officers worked to secure and search the area. Portions of the mall were evacuated and cleared as a precaution while the investigation continued.
Trumbull police said the situation remains under active investigation and urged members of the public to avoid the area while law enforcement completes its response and gathers additional information.
This remains a developing story and will be updated as more confirmed details become available.
