NEWS RELEASE
Date: February 7, 2022
Contact: Lieutenant Anthony Diaz
Phone: (203) 230-4027
PIO#: 22-009
On February 7, 2022, at approximately 5:00 a.m., Hamden Police responded to Welton Street on a reported untimely death. Investigation revealed that an elderly male was found lying on the sidewalk. Hamden Fire Rescue arrived on scene and pronounced the party deceased. The deceased was transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for an autopsy. The deceased identity is not being released, pending notification of his next of kin. Preliminary investigation has further revealed that this appears to be an isolated incident and there is no concern to the public. The Hamden Police Department’s Detective Division is continuing with the investigation.