BREAKING: SWAT Team Responds to Foxwoods, Hostage Reports Incorrect
Posted on: October 20, 2025, 08:41h.
Last updated on: October 20, 2025, 11:44h.
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UPDATE (12:12 pm): Foxwoods update.
“Law enforcement are managing a situation in a Fox Tower hotel room involving an individual believed to have unlawfully restrained two people before quickly releasing them earlier this morning. Reports of a hostage situation are incorrect. We urge against the spreading of unverified information. This is an isolated and contained situation. Official updates will be made as they become available.”
UPDATE (10:57 am): Foxwoods update.
“There is an active law enforcement situation in a Fox Tower hotel room. The area has been contained by police and local law enforcement, and is isolated. The safety and security of our guests and team members remain our highest priority. We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.”
EARLIER:
- Foxwoods Resort Casino is the site of a reported police incident
- Law enforcement believes an armed man restrained two people against their will, but has since released them
- The matter occured on the 16th floor of the Fox Tower
Police scanners in Mashantucket, Conn., report that a male was holding a female on the 16th floor of a hotel tower at Foxwoods Resort Casino against her will. Foxwoods later clarified that the repoted hostage situation was inaccurate, and that two people who had been held against their will were released this morning.
The tribal casino owned and operated by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation is reportedly being swarmed with law enforcement and first responders. A SWAT (Special Weapons and Tactics) team is also said to be on the scene.
Foxwoods is located 75 air miles southwest of Boston and 115 miles northeast of Midtown Manhattan.
We currently have a male who has a female locked in a hotel room with a firearm,” the Connecticut State Police dispatch was heard over the scanner in calling officers to the tribal casino.
The incident is reportedly occurring in the Fox Tower in room 16-101. Police say the man inside the room is “refusing to open the door.” The situation has reportedly be ongoing since 6:30 am on Monday morning.
Isolated Incident
There is seemingly no threat to the rest of the resort, as the Foxwoods social channels haven’t provided an update on the police response. Just minutes ago, the casino shared a photo of a woman playing a slot machine with the caption, “This week’s vibe? All about that jackpot glow.”
As the matter is ongoing, there is little information regarding what led to the incident in the Fox Tower. Connecticut State Police officials said only that they’re assisting Foxwoods with “an incident” this Monday morning.
Since Foxwoods is located on sovereign territory owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, law enforcement matters are typically handled by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Police Department. In more serious crime situations that could warrant federal or state charges, outside law enforcement agencies are called in to assist.
The Foxwoods Resort Casino remains open for business as usual despite the ongoing police activity. Sections of the Fox Tower were cordoned off.
Foxwoods is one of the largest resort casino’s in the United States. Along with its hotels, the property has 175K square feet of flexible meeting space, a retail Tanger Outlets shopping mall, and a newly opened Great Wolf Lodge.
As for gaming, Foxwoods’ five casino spaces collectively offer over 3,200 slot machines, 175 live-dealer table games, poker and bingo rooms, and a DraftKings Sportsbook.
Last Comments ( 3 )
Local news doesn’t have any information at all other than an incident at Foxwoods
Is this really going on I have heard so many different stories on this situation
Yes, I'm listening to police scanners. The woman has made repeated calls to 911. Hostage negotiators are talking with the suspect.