SWAT, police surround Foxwoods Resort amid reports of hostage situation

Foxwoods Casino is a hotel and venue where patrons can enjoy food, gambling, and shows

SWAT, police surround Foxwoods Resort amid reports of hostage situation
SWAT, police surround Foxwoods Resort amid reports of hostage situation

Multiple agencies, including local cops surrounded the Foxwoods Casino Resort in Mashantucket after an incident was reported on Monday morning.

As reported by The US Sun, despite the presence of massive authorities and crews, details about the incident have not been revealed.

However, someone who works with the casino informed the outlet that a hostage situation is underway and that SWAT is on the scene.

Moreover, WTNH reported that authorities shared that the incident was centred on a room in the property's Fox Tower.

"Law enforcement are managing a situation in a Fox Tower hotel room involving an individual believed to have unlawfully restrained two people before quickly releasing them earlier this morning. Reports of a hostage situation are incorrect," police released a statement.

A dozen vehicles are reportedly surrounding the front doors of Fox Tower.

Foxwoods Casino is a hotel and venue where patrons can enjoy food, gambling, and shows.

It is owned and operated by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation.

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