Multiple people called 911 early Sunday to report hearing gunshots near Reston Heights Park on Madison's Far East Side. Officers later found shell casings on the park's basketball court. No one was hurt, and investigators found no property damage.
The reports place the police response in the 200 block of Summertown Drive. According to Channel 3000, officers were dispatched at around 12:40 a.m. Sunday. A separate account from wmtv15news.com gives the time as around 12:41 a.m. and says multiple people reported hearing shots.
Officers found shell casings on the park's basketball court, according to the reports. WMTV also reported that no injuries or property damage were found.
What the Reports Establish
The investigation remains ongoing, according to the reports. The accounts cited here do not describe a suspect or motive.
Park and Citywide Context
The City of Madison Parks listing describes Reston Heights Park as 4.53 acres and includes athletic fields and courts among its amenities. Separately, City of Madison data show officers responded to 117 reports of gunshots citywide in 2025—10.7 percent fewer than in 2024 and more than 24 percent below the three-year average.
Residents near Summertown Drive and Reston Heights Park who may have information are being asked to come forward. Tips can be shared anonymously with Madison Area Crime Stoppers, and could result in a monetary award if an arrest is made in the case.
