California man kills self at Waterbury shooting range

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE        

CASE#: 23A3002192

Detective Sergeant Aimee Nolan

STATION:  Bureau of Criminal Investigation-Berlin Barracks         

CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191

DATE/TIME: 04/8/2023 @ approximately 1945 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: 601 US Route 2, Waterbury, VT

INCIDENT: Suicide Investigation

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On April 08, 2023, at approximately 7:45 pm Vermont State Police were dispatched to Parro’s Gun Shop and Police Supply, located at 601 US Route 2, Waterbury, Vermont for a report of a self-inflicted gun-shot wound. Waterbury Ambulance Service responded, along with Barre Town EMS and the male was pronounced deceased.

Investigation showed a 24-year old male from California, who was temporarily living in Vermont, traveled to Parro’s and rented a firearm, purchased ammunition, and 1-hour of range time for target shooting. After approximately 40 minutes of target shooting, the male suffered an intentional self-inflicted gunshot wound. The incident was captured on security footage. No further details about the incident are available.