Gunfire Exchanged Between Barricaded Suspect And Police During Investigation: Stamford PD

STAMFORD, CT — Preliminary investigative work at a residence in Stamford turned into a barricaded-suspect incident Tuesday in which gunfire was exchanged with police, the Stamford Police Department announced Tuesday evening.

The suspect appears to have died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, the SPD said. Police on Wednesday held a news conference and released more details on the incident.

No Stamford officers were injured, according to an announcement from Mayor Caroline Simmons' office.

The SPD first announced there was police activity in the area of Oaklawn Avenue and Dartley Street shortly after 11 a.m., and residents and motorists were advised to stay away from the area.

As officers approached a home in the 260 block of Oaklawn Avenue, their vehicles came under gunfire, the SPD said, noting multiple law enforcement agencies responded to assist.

"During the course of the incident, the suspect exchanged gunfire with Stamford officers," the SPD said.

News 12 CT reported police used a BearCat vehicle to take down the front portion of the house. Residents in the area received shelter-in-place notices.

Court records show the house was in foreclosure, but it's unclear if that was a factor in the incident.

Several occupants of the home were issued a notice to surrender possession in April, according to court records. Eviction was slated for Tuesday.

A woman who is listed on the mortgage for the home submitted a letter to a court judge on Monday, saying she, her husband and her dog did not have a place to move.

The woman noted her husband lost his job in 2014, and was diagnosed with cancer in 2021. The woman asked the judge to allow them to stay in the home through the holidays into March 2026.

A judge denied the woman's request on Monday, saying he was "not unsympathetic to the defendant." However, the judge said the plaintiff/trustee involved in the foreclosure was "entitled to possession of the premises," according to a court order.

The scene was processed by the Connecticut State Police Major Crimes Unit throughout the night into Wednesday.

Police said early Wednesday Oaklawn Avenue will be closed between Dann Drive and Dartley Street.

The Inspector General's Office is leading the investigation.