Derby Police seek information related to gunshots fired Friday afternoon

DERBY - The Derby Police Department responded to reports of multiple gunshots fired at the intersection of Anson Street and Lafayette Street at 12:51 pm.

Upon arrival, officers located evidence confirming the initial reports. At this time, there is no indication that this incident presents an ongoing danger to the public, and no injuries have been reported.

The Derby Police Department is seeking information and video related to this incident and asks that individuals contact Detective Sergeant Daniel Donston at 203-735-7811 x322. Reports can be made anonymously.

The Derby Police Department appreciates the cooperation and patience of area residents while the investigation is ongoing.

Ansonia Police seek information about shots fired Tuesday night

ANSONIA - Police received multiple calls at about 8:45 p.m. Tuesday reporting shots fired on Fourth Street in the area of Liberty and Star Streets. 

During the investigation multiple shell casings were recovered on Fourth Street. Video from the area showed several people walking on Fourth Street when two of them begin firing guns for no apparent reason, Lt. Patrick Lynch said in a release. 

The group then ran from the area in several different directions. 

Area hospitals were checked but there were no reported gunshot victims at any of the hospitals.

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the police department at 203-735-1885 or anonymous tips can be left at Tip411 at the link below.

https://www.tip411.com/tips/new?alert_group_id=21553

This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch.

Ansonia Police investigate shots fired early Saturday in Wakelee Avenue area

ANSONIA - Police received multiple 911 calls at 1:25 a.m. today reporting gunshots on Wakelee Avenue. 

Officers were able to locate shell casings and spent rounds on Wakelee Avenue in the area of Dwight Street. 

During the initial investigation, area residents reported a female getting into a car and leaving the area. 

A short time later, a female victim of a gunshot was brought into Waterbury Hospital. Waterbury Police confirmed the female was the victim of a shooting in Waterbury and was not a part of the shots fired in Ansonia. 

As of the writing of this press release, there are no reported victims in the Ansonia shooting. Detectives did locate a motor vehicle struck by at least one of the shots.

 

The department is asking anyone with information to please contact 203-735-1885 or tips can be left anonymously through TIP 411 at the link below.

https://www.tip411.com/tips/new?alert_group_id=21553

This is a press release from Ansonia Police Lt. Patrick Lynch.