Ct School Closings Follow Shelter-in-Place Lifted After Fairfield Arrests

A shelter-in-place order in Fairfield was lifted Thursday morning ET after police found four suspects they believe were involved in a home break-in, and ct school closings were implemented earlier in the day as a precaution. The break-in took place around 2: 30 a. m. ET near Candlewood Road and Black Rock Turnpike, prompting a multi-hour law enforcement search and neighborhood door-to-door checks.

Ct School Closings and immediate impact

Out of an abundance of caution, McKinley Elementary School and Fairfield Warde High School were closed for the day while officers carried out searches. The closures were described as a precautionary measure tied directly to the active search for suspects following the overnight home invasion; officials later lifted the shelter-in-place after the four individuals were located.

Police response and arrests

Police responded to the residence near Candlewood Road and Black Rock Turnpike at about 2: 30 a. m. ET. Officers conducted door-to-door checks in the surrounding neighborhood and extended checks into nearby Hamden while searching for the suspects. One person was taken into custody relatively early in the response, and law enforcement later located the remaining three individuals believed to be involved. By mid-morning ET the house was secured and attention shifted to collecting evidence connected to the break-in.

Investigation status and next steps

Investigators have stated there is no longer a threat to public safety following the arrests and the securing of the scene. The investigation is focused on evidence collection at the residence, and officials described the response timeline as rapid, noting an early arrest followed by subsequent apprehensions. The ct school closings affected two district schools for the day; with the shelter-in-place lifted and the area secured, officials indicated the immediate risk had passed and normal operations could be reconsidered based on the ongoing investigation and any additional guidance from law enforcement.

• Break-in occurred around 2: 30 a. m. ET near Candlewood Road and Black Rock Turnpike.
• Four suspects were located and taken into custody; the shelter-in-place was lifted Thursday morning ET.
• McKinley Elementary and Fairfield Warde High School were closed for the day as a precaution.

Authorities emphasized that their swift action included door-to-door searches in the immediate area and in neighboring Hamden. With the scene secured and evidence collection underway, there was no continuing danger to the public at the time the shelter-in-place was lifted.