Editor’s note: This story was first published in the Brattleboro Reformer.
SAXTONS RIVER – Evidence shows a man shot at numerous houses and discharged rounds inside the residence he was in Sunday morning, according to police.
Anthony Smith, 53, of Saxtons River, “surrendered to troopers without incident,” Vermont State Police Lt. Tim Oliver said in a press release issued Sunday at about 9 a.m.
Police received several phone calls from residents on River Street, who reported numerous gunshots. Police “immediately responded with multiple units and when they arrived, they heard gunshots as well,” Oliver said.
“A perimeter was formed and it was learned that a male subject who lived on River Street may have been dealing with mental health issues,” Oliver said. “Attempts at contact with this male were unsuccessful and information was developed that a female may also be in the residence where this male was suspected at being.”
The Vermont State Police Crisis Negotiation Unit and Tactical Services Unit were dispatched and arrived on scene, according to the press release. A member of the crisis negotiation unit made contact with Smith, who was taken into custody without issue.
Oliver said the Vermont State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigations is taking over this investigation and more information would be released soon.
At 7:10 a.m. Sunday, police had warned people to avoid Saxtons River.
“There is an active law enforcement situation occurring in Saxtons River,” a press release stated. “All traffic/personnel are asked to avoid the area. The road is blocked off on Main Street.”
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