Woman Causes 'Truly Life-Threatening Incident' After Opening Fire in Police Department, Police Say

The Bristol Police Department announced that Suzanne Laprise was taken into police custody after firing multiple rounds into the front lobby desk office window

A woman in Connecticut allegedly opened fire in the lobby of a police department on Thursday night.

The Bristol Police Department announced on Facebook that Suzanne Laprise of Plainville, Connecticut was taken into police custody after firing multiple rounds into the front lobby desk office window.

According to the department, Laprise, 51, arrived at the scene at approximately 10:35 p.m. when the desk was unoccupied. Laprise fired additional rounds at the desk's bullet-resistant glass after officers attempted to negotiate, police said.

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While the bullet-resistant glass prevented any injuries to the officers, the department announced in a separate Facebook post that the lobby was "closed for walk-in complaints to allow for repairs and maintenance."

"BPD wants to recognize the heroic actions of our officers last night," the department added in a statement on X, formerly known as Twitter. "Despite a truly life-threatening incident, they responded with calm, poise, and professionalism, resulting in no loss of life or serious injury to anyone."

Laprise was released from the hospital early Friday morning after receiving an evaluation, police said. She was charged with multiple counts that included Illegal Discharge of Firearm, Illegal carry of firearms under the influence of drug/alcohol, Criminal Use of weapon, Criminal Mischief 1st Degree, Criminal Attempt/Murder with Special Circumstance, and Breach of Peace 2nd Degree.

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While the incident currently remains under investigation by the Connecticut State Police Central District Major Crimes Division and the Inspector General’s Office, Laprise was arraigned on Friday.

After being originally held in lieu of $3,000,000 bail, Judge Maureen M. Keegan lowered the amount to $1 million during the arraignment, reports CT Insider. The judge asked Laprise to come up with $300,000 herself to be released, reports CT Insider.

According to The Associated Press, Laprise is scheduled to return to court on Oct. 17. and remains detained. Laprise worked for a state agency that helps developmentally disabled people and retired in 2020, David Napierkowski, Laprise's public defender, told the Associated Press.

"This is an ongoing matter. She’s innocent until proven guilty," Napierkowski, who said Laprise has a son with Down syndrome, told the Associated Press.

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In court, Napierkowski told the judge she has never had a run-in with the law before, reports CT Insider. He said his client helped others with Down syndrome and volunteered at church.

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