Milford Police Investigating Fatal Incident off Naugatuck Ave

This is a press release.

The Milford Police Department is currently investigating an incident that occurred on Sunday, July 21, 2013 to the rear area of 10 and 16 Broadway adjacent to Naugatuck Avenue.

A preliminary investigation revealed that two youths had entered the property through a common driveway off Naugatuck Avenue near the beach just prior to 12 p.m.

While on the property it is believed that the youths were removing items from recycling receptacles when an adult resident observed them on the property.

An alleged disturbance occurred between the youths and the adult male resulting in a second adult resident becoming involved. The second male left the immediate area and contacted 911 when he suffered a medical condition.

The second adult male was treated on scene and later transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.

Police are actively investigating this incident and are gathering information from area residents, businesses and visitors to the area. The timeframe investigators are looking into is between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

A city-wide mass notification message requesting assistance will be sent to area residents and businesses through the Milford Alerts System.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective Cortes at 203.783.4731 or 203.877.1465, email jcortes@ci.milford.ct.us or visit our website at www.milfordpd.org and click on “Crime Tips” to report the information.