BRANFORD, CT — Police in Branford were taking on gunfire in a residential neighborhood Tuesday afternoon.
Police responded to a call of shots fired around 12:30 p.m. local time near Main Street and Cherry Hill.
Roads in the area were closed and a SWAT team was called in. Video from the scene showed officers taking cover as a flurry of gunfire is heard.
BREAKING VIDEO: Shots fired in Branford, CT pic.twitter.com/yorIdXCzrg
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“Please avoid this area, the scene is not safe. Several police agencies are assisting and the South Central Regional SWAT Team is arriving,” Branford Police wrote on Facebook.
Police asking gunman to answer phone or yell out window “we just want to talk to you @WTNH
— Sabina Kuriakose (@SabinaKuriakose) April 13, 2021
There is an active threat on Main St in Branford. CSP is assisting Branford PD. I95 Ex 53 is shut down. Anyone traveling in or around the area use alternate routes & avoid the area. The scene is active fluid & ongoing. Updates will provide will be provided when available
— CT State Police (@CT_STATE_POLICE) April 13, 2021
It was unclear if anyone has been injured.
From Branford PD: dealing with a barricaded person with shots fired in the area of Main Street near Cherry Hill Road. Asking people to avoid the area, scene not safe. Several police agencies are assisting and the South Central Regional SWAT Team is on scene. #WFSB pic.twitter.com/uhUTAJ754e
— Matt McFarland (@MattMcFarland3) April 13, 2021
This is a developing story.
