Naugatuck

Police shot man in Naugatuck after confrontation: police

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Police shot a man at Baummer’s Pond in Naugatuck on Thursday morning after he got into a confrontation with officers, according to police.

Officers responded to the pond around 9:15 a.m. after learning that a man had a knife and two officers fired their department-issued guns during the confrontation, police said.

The man is at a local hospital to be treated and the officers are receiving medical attention and are safe, police said.

Access to the pond is closed to the public.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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