Suspect takes own life in Danbury standoff - WFSB 3 Connecticut

Suspect takes own life in Danbury standoff

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DANBURY, CT (WFSB) -

An man involved in a standoff with Danbury police shot and killed himself after several hours.

Police said they were called to the home on Westville Avenue extension around 4 p.m.

According to officers, the man had been involved in a domestic dispute before they arrived.

Police said everyone in the home, including children, were able to make it out safely.

Around 8 p.m. officers said the man turned the gun on himself, taking his own life.

Police have not identified the man at this time.

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