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Shell Casings Found on Reston Heights Park Basketball Court After Overnight Shots Fired

Madison police found shell casings on the basketball court at Reston Heights Park after multiple residents reported hearing gunfire early Sunday. No one was injured and no property damage was found, but the investigation remains open.

Shell Casings Found on Reston Heights Park Basketball Court After Overnight Shots Fired

Madison police are investigating a shots-fired incident at Reston Heights Park after officers discovered shell casings on the park's basketball court early Sunday morning.

According to the Madison Police Department, dispatchers received multiple calls around 12:41 a.m. Sunday from people in the 200 block of Summertown Drive reporting the sound of gunfire. Responding officers searched the area and located spent shell casings on the basketball court inside the park.

No injuries were reported, and investigators did not find any property damage during the initial sweep.

The department said the investigation is ongoing and has not announced any arrests or identified a suspect. Authorities are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact Madison Area Crime Stoppers at 608-266-6014 or submit a tip online at p3tips.com. Tips can be provided anonymously, and information that leads to an arrest may be eligible for a cash reward.

The discovery of gunfire evidence in a neighborhood park adds to concerns about public safety in Madison's residential spaces, particularly after dark. Reston Heights Park, like other city parks, is a gathering place for nearby families and young people, and incidents involving weapons in such settings can unsettle residents who rely on these spaces for recreation.

Police have not said whether the casings are connected to any other recent incidents, and it remains unclear how many rounds were fired or whether anyone was present in the park at the time. The department is continuing to canvass the area and review any available evidence.

Residents with information, including home surveillance footage or observations from the overnight hours, are encouraged to come forward. Crime Stoppers accepts tips anonymously, and community cooperation is often critical in cases where no suspect has been identified.

The investigation remains active. Anyone with details is urged to call 608-266-6014 or visit p3tips.com.

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