In an alarming incident, a woman discharged multiple gunshots within the lobby of a Connecticut police station.

Fortunately, no injuries occurred as the bulletproof glass effectively protected individuals within the vicinity. Authorities have subsequently charged the shooter with attempted murder and other criminal offenses.

The incident transpired at the Bristol Police Department shortly after 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, nearly a year after two local officers were tragically ambushed and killed.

The shooter, a 51-year-old resident from nearby Plainville, fired several shots at the unoccupied front desk window, ABC News reported.

However, none of the bullets penetrated the resilient bullet-resistant glass, as confirmed by law enforcement officials in a press release.

Upon the arrival of officers, attempts were made to negotiate with the woman. Nonetheless, she fired additional shots towards them, once again thwarted by the protective glass.

In response, an officer returned fire. Eventually, the woman set her weapon down, and officers employed a stun gun to subdue her. Subsequently, she was arrested and taken to a hospital for evaluation.

The woman is now facing multiple charges, including attempted murder, various firearms-related offenses, criminal mischief, reckless endangerment, and breach of peace. Her bond has been set at $3 million.

The Connecticut State Police and the Inspector General’s Office are conducting investigations into the incident, as announced by the Bristol police.

Written by staff