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Houses Evacuated Amid Investigation Into Person With a Gun in Conn.

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Businesses are now allowed to open as police continue to investigate a person with a gun who may be suffering from mental health problems on Wednesday morning.

Officers received a call from a man at a home on Bridgeport Avenue around 12 a.m. reporting that he had fired a shotgun round. The man appears to be having mental health issues, according to police.

When police arrived to the scene, they said they saw the man with what appeared to be a shotgun or other type of long gun.

Investigators have not been able to determine if any rounds were discharged.

Nearby houses were evacuated and businesses in the area were recommended not to open until the area is safe. Authorities said they no longer believe there is a threat to the public and businesses are allowed to open.

It was a mixture of shock, concern and confusion for those who live in the neighborhood and for those who have worked in the area for decades.

"It's one of those things where I didn't even want to unlock my doors at the Bridgeport Flyer Diner," said Bridgeport Flyer Diner manager Joanne Nunno.

Nunno has served customers for almost 50 years and said she had never seen a large police presence like this before.

"I came into the parking lot at 6:30 a.m. and was very concerned because we're such a great community that things like this don't really happen since I've been here all these years," Nunno said.

The situation did not impact school for the day, just bus routes. An email notified parents of Milford Public Schools.

Tiara Figueroa was walking her daughter to class.

"To see all this, waking up to it is a little nerve wracking because you want to make sure your kids are safe," she said.

"I'm a little nervous, but I also at the same time, hope they figure it out,  help him and not hurt him," said Savanahh Figueroa, of Milford.

Police said negotiators will remain on the scene, but there is no imminent threat to the public at this time.

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