Mayor Addresses False Claims Of Political Violence In Danbury

Danbury Mayor Roberto Alves says rumors of a politically motivated shooting on West Street are false. Alves says he contacted police after seeing a social media post suggesting an act of violence. Police confirmed a glass storefront was damaged over the weekend but say there’s no evidence of a firearm or political motive. The mayor called the claims reckless and warned that spreading misinformation can cause unnecessary fear, urging residents to rely on official sources.