Death by Cop  2021-2025

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Name Not Disclosed

Gender : Male

Age :

Race : Unknown

Date : 12/02/2025

Location : Oaklawn Avenue

City : Stamford

County : Fairfield

State : Connecticut

Agency : Stamford Police Department

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 12/02/2025, officers responded to a residence on Oaklawn Avenue. The man inside exchanged gunfire with police during a long standoff. During the encounter he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound while officers were present. After the standoff police discovered a decomposed body in the home along with explosive devices.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/stamford-connecticut-man-barricaded-police-shooting/
https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/stamford-shootout-standoff-decomposed-body-pipe-bombs/
https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/decomposed-body-found-in-stamford-home-after-standoff/3671031/