Derby Barracks - Request for Information

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.