According to police reports, a shooting incident occurred early Friday morning, December 5, 2025, on Vermont Route 78 near Campbell Bay Road in Swanton. Vermont State Police say they received a 911 call reporting that an unknown male fired a long gun from a moving vehicle at another vehicle traveling westbound.
The suspect was described as a male passenger in a second-generation Toyota Tacoma, though the vehicle’s color remains unspecified. Police responded to the scene but were unable to locate either the suspect or the vehicle involved. While the victim’s vehicle sustained damage, no injuries were reported.
Police are urging anyone with information regarding the incident to come forward. They are particularly interested in footage that may have captured activity along Vermont Route 78 from Swanton to Alburg during the timeframe of the shooting. Individuals with information can contact the St. Albans Barracks at 802-524-5993 or submit an anonymous tip online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.
As the investigation continues, the allegations surrounding the incident remain unproven, and further developments may alter the details of the case.
Source: Vermont State Police press release, view original report. This Vermont shooting incident story highlights important developments.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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Last modified: December 5, 2025
