#Southbury, CT (February 17, 2016): State Police detectives from Western District Major Crime (WDMC) are investigating a homicide reported in Southbury.

On February 16, 2016 at approximately 10:00 p.m. police officers from the Southbury Police Department/Resident Trooper’s Office responded to Jacob Rd. in Southbury for a reported medical emergency. Upon arrival police officers located an unresponsive male victim lying on the floor in the residence.  Officers and EMS rendered first aid, but determined there were no signs of life and the male victim was pronounced deceased. Officers checked the residence for other victims, none were found. Through the course of the investigation, officers located a second male also in the residence. While speaking with officers, the second male suddenly became ill and unconscious. Officers and EMS rendered first aid and the second male was transported to Waterbury Hospital for evaluation.

WDMC detectives responded to the scene and assumed the investigation. Through the course of their investigation, detectives determined that the second male, now suspect, was responsible for the death of the male victim. On February 16, 2016 at approximately 11:30 p.m. WDMC detectives were notified that the male suspect was pronounced deceased at Waterbury Hospital. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) also responded to the scene, and will assist in the investigation. The OCME will determine the cause and manner of death for both the victim and suspect.

The deceased victim and suspect are identified as: Victim: Dennis R. Fitzsimmons (dob 1/18/42)

Suspect: Timothy Fitzsimmons (dob 06/25/1972)

Both of 103 Jacob Rd. Southbury, CT

(Connecticut State Police Press Release)

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