Southington police responded to a reported shooting outside the Cadillac Ranch bar around 7 p.m. Wednesday and found multiple victims, including a man with a gunshot wound to the torso, officials said.
When officers arrived they located a 25-year-old male suffering from a gunshot injury to his torso. A second victim, described by police as 23 years old, was transported to a hospital and remains in critical condition, according to the department. A third man, 44, was treated for what police described as an apparent assault and was hospitalized in stable condition.
Police response and investigation
Because of the number of people involved and the severity of the incident, Southington police activated a mutual-aid protocol to secure the scene and help with the investigation. Connecticut State Police joined local detectives, and police said the probe is ongoing. Officials indicated additional information would be released Thursday morning.
"Due to the number of people involved and the severity of the incident, the Blue Plan was activated, prompting assistance for multiple neighboring law enforcement agencies."
Authorities did not release the names of the victims or details about potential suspects. No arrests were announced in the initial reports.
What residents should know
Police have not indicated there is an ongoing threat to the public, but officers remained on scene during the initial investigation. Residents and visitors in the area are asked to avoid the immediate vicinity while police process evidence and to cooperate with any requests for information.
- Time of incident: about 7 p.m. Wednesday
- Location: outside Cadillac Ranch, Southington
- Victims: males ages 23, 25, and 44; one with a gunshot wound (25), one in critical condition (23), one in stable condition (44)
| Age | Condition |
|---|---|
| 25 | Gunshot wound to torso |
| 23 | Critical condition (transported to hospital) |
| 44 | Assault victim; stable (transported to hospital) |
Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has video or other information is asked to contact Southington police. The department said it would provide further details as the investigation progresses.
This article will be updated when police release additional information later Thursday morning.
