Investigators share video, seek tips about gunshots fired at Dracut home early Sunday

Investigators in Dracut, Massachusetts, are requesting public assistance after a home was shot at early Saturday morning. Around 4:25 a. m. , a sedan passed the targeted residence on Varnum Street, with surveillance footage capturing flashes from gunfire. Police recovered 12 spent shell casings and at least four bullets inside the home, but fortunately, no injuries were reported.

Police Chief Peter Bartlett noted the surveillance video lacks clarity to identify the vehicle involved. The department shared the footage to encourage tips from the community. Additionally, officers investigated another report of possible gunfire in the area on Monday, discovering no shell casings or property damage. Investigations into gunfire incidents in residential areas pose significant concerns for community safety. Local authorities emphasize the importance of public cooperation in resolving such violent occurrences.