The Waterbury Times|Crime Desk|Published Feb 26, 2026 12:28PM

Updated Feb 26, 2026 1:32PM

Waterbury Police Investigating Shooting on North Main Street, No Active Threat

WATERBURY, CT — On February 26, 2026, at approximately 11:18 a.m., Waterbury Patrol Officers responded to reports of shots fired near 1900 North Main Street.

According to the Waterbury Police Department, the incident appears to be isolated, stemming from a disturbance between two individuals.

• Victim: An adult male was transported to a local hospital with several gunshot wounds.
• Condition: Non-life-threatening; currently stable.

The investigation is ongoing and being handled jointly by patrol officers and the Detective Bureau. Authorities report that the area is safe, with no active threat to the public.

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Police Request for Information

Anyone with information is asked to contact:

• Waterbury Police Detective Bureau: (203) 574-6941
• Anonymous Crime Stoppers tip line: (203) 755-1234

WATERBURY— Police are investigating a shooting incident reported late this morning on North Main Street near a local tire shop.

According to initial reports, the incident occurred at approximately 11:18 a.m. in the area of Tony’s Tires & Rims, located at 1138 North Main Street.

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What We Know So Far

Preliminary information indicates:

• A shot was fired at a suspect, who then returned fire at the business owner
• The suspect is described as a white male wearing a red shirt and black shorts
• The suspect reportedly fled the scene in a gray Honda CR-V, heading down Chase Avenue

At this time, the condition of the owner involved has not been publicly confirmed.

Waterbury Shooting UPDATE: Arrest Made in Nov. 29 Grand Street Shooting

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Possible Related Injury

Shortly after the incident, Waterbury Hospital reported that a gunshot victim was dropped off at the emergency department.

Authorities have not yet confirmed whether that individual is connected to the North Main Street shooting.

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Ongoing Investigation

Police have not released additional details as of this writing. The investigation remains active as officers work to:

• Identify and locate the suspect
• Determine the sequence of events
• Confirm whether the hospital victim is connected

Residents in the area may see an increased police presence while the investigation continues.

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Public Safety

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Waterbury Police Department.

The Waterbury Times will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.

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