Home Depot Shooting Today; Active Shooter, Authorities Investigae Possible Officer-involved Shooting In Middletown

A significant police presence was reported in the area of West Main Road in Middletown on Tuesday as officers secured multiple locations in connection with an ongoing investigation. Authorities confirmed that law enforcement officials responded to a possible officer-involved shooting.

According to local reports, Middletown police have cordoned off at least two areas: a section of The Home Depot parking lot and a portion of Ridgewood Road, which is located behind the Taco Bell. Officers could be seen securing the areas with crime scene tape as investigators worked to piece together the events leading up to the incident.

Despite the heightened police activity, Middletown police have assured the public that there is no current threat to safety. Officials have not disclosed specific details regarding what led to the officer-involved shooting or whether any injuries were sustained.

Col. Darnell Weaver of the Rhode Island State Police confirmed that his agency responded to the scene as part of standard protocol for such incidents. In cases involving officer-involved shootings, the Rhode Island State Police and the Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office typically oversee investigations to ensure a thorough and impartial review.

Authorities have yet to release further information, including the identities of those involved or any potential suspects. Residents in the area are encouraged to avoid the taped-off locations while the investigation continues.

This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as more details become available.