One person on Facebook wrote: “I am told there’s an active shooting at Trumbull mall. Be safe everyone!”
“Report of a shooting which occurred at the Trumbull Mall in Trumbull. There are no reported injuries at this time, but this story is currently developing. 2025-12-26,” DoingItLocal.com posted on Facebook. The local channel further posted a video from the scene.
“There was a shooting at Trumbull Mall. Please check on ya loved ones,” a third person wrote in a social media post.
“The Police Department is investigating a discharge of a firearm at the Trumbull Mall, which occurred within the last hour. The mall is presently closed due to the weather, but police are on the scene checking all cars as they leave the mall,” the Town of Trumbull posted on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.
Officials further stated that the incident began as a fight between two known parties.
“The Trumbull Police Department is presently investigating a discharge of a firearm at the Trumbull Mall, which occurred within the last hour. The mall is presently closed due to the weather, but police are on the scene checking all cars as they leave the mall. According to police the incident began as a fight between two known parties. The investigation is continuing. We will keep you informed as we learn more,” First Selectman Vicki Tesoro and Police Chief Michael Lombardo said in a statement.
Trumbull Mall is located at 5065 Main Street in Trumbull, Connecticut, just off the Merritt Parkway near the Bridgeport-Trumbull town line. It’s a large regional shopping mall with a wide range of retailers.
