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Posted on: November 17, 2021

[ARCHIVED] 2021-11-17: Armed Suspect in Domestic Disturbance Surrenders

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On Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at approximately 8:00 PM, Trumbull Police were called to a home in the Tashua Road area for a domestic disturbance. Before police arrived, the suspect fled from the house to an adjacent building on the property armed with a handgun.

Police immediately secured the area surrounding the home's property. The Southwest Regional Emergency Response Team was activated and negotiated with the suspect, who peacefully surrendered to officers.

A Trumbull Citizen Alert Message was sent to area residents, along with social media alerts telling them there is Police activity in your neighborhood. Please remain in your homes, and lock your doors until further notice. The warning was canceled shortly after midnight when the suspect was taken into custody.

No injuries were reported during the incident, which is still under investigation.

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