Norwalk Police UPDATE:
On Sunday May 16, 2021, at approximately 3:58 PM, the Norwalk Police Department received multiple
phone calls from residents in the area of Chatham Drive reporting the sound of gun shots. Police
responded to 35 Chatham Drive, and discovered two deceased individuals inside.
After the initial 911 calls, the Norwalk Police Department surrounded the area, and neighboring
residents were evacuated for their safety. One of the initial callers to the police was an adult son who
reported the incident between his father and his mother. The Norwalk Police Emergency Services Unit
responded, along with assistance from members of the Stamford Police ESU. Many attempts were made
to contact the residents inside, but no response was received. Upon entering the home, tactical units
discovered the bodies of Rajneesh Misra (husband- 56 years old) and Divya Misra (wife- 55 years old).
There were no previous domestic violence issues reported to police, however, this is still an active
investigation. Members of the Norwalk Police Department are assisting the family as they navigate this
devastating incident, while honoring their privacy.
Domestic violence is a serious issue that has the potential to affect anyone. The Norwalk Police
Department urges persons faced with domestic violence to reach out for help. There are many
community partners that can provide assistance, such as the Domestic Violence Crisis Center. If
you would like to speak to a crisis counselor for guidance and resources, please call the DVCC at
888–774–2900. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
Norwalk Police Tip Line: 203-854-3111
Anonymous Internet tips can be sent to Norwalk Police website at: www.norwalkpd.com
Anonymous text tips can be submitted by typing “NORWALKPD” into the text field,
followed by the message, and sending it to TIP411 (847411)
#Norwalk CT–Around 4pm Norwalk Police received calls of a man who shot his mother at Chattham Drive. Police quickly surrounded the area and evacuated nearby neighbors (about a dozen people). Police did said over the radio that they hear gunshots while in the perimeter. After receiving two military-style “Bobcats” from neighboring towns, police make entry via a robot, but they called it a drone and discover the two deceased bodies. Police made entry around 6:30PMish. Detectives moved in to investigate and the medical examiner was called to the scene.