VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 25A5001713
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jeff Ferrier
STATION: Derby Barracks
CONTACT#: (802) 334-8881
DATE/TIME: 4/2/25, 2000 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Reed Road, Coventry
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
The Vermont State Police Derby Barracks is investigating an incident in which a single handgun-caliber bullet struck an occupied private residence on Reed Road in the Town of Coventry at approximately 2000 hours on 4/2/25. No injuries occurred as a result.
Troopers were assisted at the scene by VT Fish and Wildlife Game Wardens, and evidence collected indicates the round was fired from a location south of the residence and several hundred yards away, which may include the area of VT-105. This incident is not believed to be targeted, there is no indication of a threat to the public.
Members of the public having information about this incident, or who may have witnessed gunfire in the area of VT-105/Reed Rd in Coventry around the above time, are asked to contact the VSP Derby Barracks at (802) 334-8881. Anonymous tips may also be left at vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit or by texting the keyword VTIPS to 274637 (CRIMES).
This case is under investigation and no further information is available at this time.