Shooting on Route 8 in Derby, CT: Investigation Underway

0:00Early Thursday morning, a shooting went down on the southbound side of Rude 8 in Derby. Connecticut State Police got the call around 3.20 a.m. and rushed to the scene. One person took gunshot wounds, but luckily they're not life-threatening. Troopers secure the area quick, but details on what sparked the incident are still coming together. No word yet on any suspects or vehicles involved. This hit during those quiet, pre-dawn hours when highways are usually empty, so traffic impact scenes minimal so far. Folks in Derby are probably on edge, though, with incidents like this so close to home. The investigation is full steam ahead, with state police digging into every angle. No arrests reported, and they're keeping things tight lit for now. We'll keep eyes on this as more drops. Stay safe out there on those roads, y'all. Local news, powered by AI. This is Hartford News Today.