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Plainfield, CT — The Plainfield Police Department is investigating a drive-by shooting on Sachem Drive, where a thirteen-year-old was nearly struck by gunfire.

According to the Plainfield Police Department, at approximately 9:20 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, officers received multiple reports of gunshots being fired from a vehicle in the area.

Officers responded and determined that a multi-family condominium had been struck by gunfire. Officers made contact with all occupants and confirmed that no one was injured.

Through the investigation, it was determined that multiple shots had been fired, one of which nearly struck a thirteen-year-old while they were in their bedroom.

Police have not released additional details regarding a possible target or suspect vehicle at this time.

The incident remains under investigation by the Plainfield Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Plainfield Police Department at 860-564-0804 or anonymously at 860-564-7065.

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By Dan Majercik

Dan Majercik is the founder and publisher of Quiet Corner Alerts, an independent news outlet covering public safety and breaking news across northeastern Connecticut and southern Massachusetts. A U.S. Navy veteran with a background in analytics, he brings nearly a decade of structural and wildland firefighting experience to his reporting. He is also a published photographer and FAA-certified drone pilot, combining firsthand public-safety experience with investigative research and visual journalism.

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