Waterbury Delegation Condemns Mall Shooting, Commends Swift Law Enforcement Response

Today, the Waterbury Delegation, State Senator Joan Hartley, State Representatives Larry Butler, Ron Napoli Jr., Michael DiGiovancarlo, Geraldo Reyes Jr., and Bill Pizzuto released the following statement in the aftermath of Tuesday’s shooting at the Brass Mill Center.

“This was a tragic, unnecessary, and horrific act of violence. The result of an altercation between individuals who knew each other. It is not who We in Waterbury are.

“We commend the swift and coordinated response from the Waterbury Police Department, who were on the scene within three minutes, along with support from the Connecticut State Police. Coincidentally, the Brass Mill Center has been a site for regular law enforcement drills, and the preparedness of all responding agencies was evident in their seamless and professional handling of the situation.

“We also want to recognize the mall personnel, the Waterbury Fire Department and EMS personnel that responded to the scene, and medical teams at our Waterbury hospitals, who provided an immediate and effective response in assisting the victims.

“The delegation condemns this senseless and appalling act of violence in the strongest possible terms. Waterbury is a resilient community. We will continue to work together to ensure the safety and well-being of all our residents.”