Pair Found Dead At Scene By State Troopers

"SOUTHBURY, CT — State Police are reporting a possible muder-suicide in Southbury.

"According to a release, Troop A in Southbury received a request at 9:26 Friday morning to conduct a well-being check at a private home at 68 Chain Trail.

"Troopers from the barracks, along with the Southbury resident state trooper and town officers responded to the scene. Upon arrival, the release said, troopers observed what appeared to be an injured victim inside the home. Troopers and officers forced entry into the residence and discovered two deceased people inside.

"Southbury EMS responded to the scene and both subjects were formally pronounced dead. The residence was secured, and the State Police Western District Major Crime Squad resonded to conduct the investigation.

"Preliminary investigation by State Police detectives revealed information and leads suggesting the deaths may represent a muder-suicide.

"The identities of the deceased were being withheld pending notification of next of kin."

Source: Litchfield County Times...