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All Suspects in Fairfield Home Invasion Taken Into Custody, Police Say

The pre-dawn incident triggered school closures as officers used SWAT units and drones to secure the area.

Overview

  • Police responded just before 2:30 a.m. to a reported armed robbery and possible home invasion on Candlewood Road, where victims were quickly confirmed safe.
  • One suspect was arrested at the scene and another was located in Hamden hours later, with police later reporting that all individuals believed involved were in custody.
  • Authorities lifted a shelter-in-place advisory after the apprehensions and described the case as an isolated incident with no ongoing public threat.
  • McKinley Elementary, Fairfield Warde High School, and the Early Childhood Center were closed for the day as a precaution, and patrols were increased at other schools.
  • The response included the SWAT team, detectives, an active investigation unit, and drone searches; at least one firearm was involved, no injuries were reported, and nearby roads were temporarily closed.