***Updated*** The original press released stated the incident took place on Monday, June 25th, 2019. It occurred on Tuesday, June 25th, 2019.
On Tuesday, June 25th, 2019 at 4:41 a.m. officers from the Fitchburg Police Department were dispatched to the 2600 block of Smithfield Drive for reports of shots being fired. Witnesses on scene stated there were approximately 3 shots fired and the sound of a vehicle speeding away. Evidence located at the scene substantiates a shooting occurred. At this time, there have been no reports of injuries related to this incident.
There is no further information to release at this time and the investigation is ongoing. If anyone has any information, they are asked to call the Fitchburg Police at (608) 270-4300 or the Madison Area Crime Stoppers hotline (608) 266-6014.
Prepared by: Sgt. Pete Johnston
Case#: FP19-0008557