The Waterbury Times|Crime Watch|Published Mar 18, 2026 12:44PM|Updated Mar 18, 2026 1:00PM
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Police said the suspect fired a shot from the driver’s side window of a moving vehicle, striking the victim’s car. The bullet hit both the passenger-side window and windshield while both vehicles were traveling southbound on Waterbury Road.
The complainant was not injured, despite the vehicle being struck by gunfire.
Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to assist in the investigation, including Waterbury Police, Plymouth Police, Connecticut State Police K-9 units, and Naugatuck Police K-9 units.
Initial broadcast reports described a possible suspect as a Hispanic male with a thin build, though this information has not been officially confirmed by authorities. A dark-colored sedan was also mentioned in early reports; however, no official vehicle description has been released.
The incident remains an active and ongoing investigation.
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THOMASTON, CT — Police are actively investigating a road rage incident involving gunfire on Waterbury Road in Thomaston Tuesday afternoon, raising concerns across the greater Waterbury area.
According to initial reports, shots were fired around 3:30 p.m. on March 17, 2026, during what authorities believe began as a road rage confrontation. It is currently unclear if anyone was injured.
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By approximately 5:40 p.m., updates indicated that K9 units were deployed to assist in a search for a suspect in the area of Allen Street in nearby Plymouth, expanding the scope of the investigation beyond Thomaston.
Preliminary suspect information describes a Hispanic male, approximately 6’1″ with a thin build, black hair, black mustache, and brown eyes. Authorities have not yet confirmed this description through official channels.
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The Thomaston road rage shooting investigation remains ongoing, and police have not released additional details regarding a vehicle description or potential arrests.
Residents in both Thomaston and Plymouth are urged to remain alert and report any suspicious activity as law enforcement continues their search.
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