On October 14, 2021, at approximately 2:59 p.m., Norwalk Police Combined Dispatch received a call
stating that there were shots fired at Roton School. Multiple police officers responded to the scene. The
officers were quickly able to determine that no shooting had occurred, that everyone was safe, and that
the telephone call was a hoax.
The responsible person(s) has (have) been identified. There is no threat to the community nor are there
any concerns for safety. An investigation is underway in cooperation with the Norwalk Public School
system.
As a reminder, we encourage our community members to reach anytime there is a concern for the
safety of the public. There are numerous methods of contacting us. If there is ever an emergency, call 911

For more routine matters, please call 203-854-3000. If you prefer to remain anonymous, and there
is no emergency situation, you may use one of the methods listed below to provide anonymous
information.

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