Man Shot To Death In Milford; Suspect Shoots Himself [UPDATED]

Milford CT

24 July, 2021

9:43 AM

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MILFORD, CT — A fatal shooting took place early Saturday morning at a home on Housatonic Avenue, near the junction of West Main Street, Milford police said. Around 5:55 a.m., a man entered the home and confronted two residents there, resulting in the shooting of a man inside the house. The shooting victim, later identified as Chaz Wright, was pronounced dead, police said. After the shooting, the man believed to be the shooter fled the home on foot to a nearby vehicle and left the city. He was located a short time later by Stamford police, but shot himself before he could be taken into custody, police said. He is currently in grave condition and being treated for a self-inflicted gunshot wound at Stamford Hospital, according to police. Anyone with information is asked to please contact headquarters on the main line (203) 878-6551 so that you can be directed to speak to a Detective. pic.twitter.com/SDOm3kKeY8— Milford CT PD (@MilfordCTPD) July 24, 2021 To register for free Milford breaking news alerts and more, click here.