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Armed Hostage Situation at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut
In the early hours of Monday (October 20 2025) morning, a tense armed hostage situation unfolded at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut. Police swarmed the large casino complex following reports that a man had barricaded himself inside a guest room in the Fox Tower hotel with a female hostage. Authorities have since secured the scene, though details about the incident remain limited.
Heavy Police Response and Secure Perimeter Established
At approximately 6:30 a.m., multiple law enforcement agencies, including Connecticut State Police, Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Police, and specialized SWAT teams arrived at Foxwoods Resort Casino. According to scanner transmissions, a male suspect armed with a firearm was holding a woman hostage inside the Fox Tower.
By mid-morning, police had fully locked down the base of the Fox Tower, evacuated guests to safety, and set up a secure perimeter around the building. Witnesses described a substantial police presence featuring armored vehicles and K9 units. Negotiation status and suspect demands have not been publicly disclosed, and the motive behind the hostage situation remains unclear.
Guest Evacuation and Safety Measures at Foxwoods Resort
Foxwoods Resort Casino is one of North America’s largest resort casinos, operated by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe. The sprawling complex covers over 9 million square feet, including multiple hotels, a shopping mall, a convention center, and an extensive gaming floor with more than 5,000 slot machines and 250 table games.
While tribal police maintain primary jurisdiction on the reservation, Connecticut State Police are assisting in handling this significant incident. Officials stress there is no danger to the general public or other casino areas. Most of the gaming floors and hotel towers remain open, but guests are advised to avoid the Fox Tower until the situation is fully resolved.
Investigators are currently examining hotel surveillance footage and electronic entry records to reconstruct the timeline leading to the standoff.
