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Decomposed Body and Explosives Found After Stamford Standoff That Left Homeowner Dead

The confrontation began during a court-ordered eviction at the Oaklawn Avenue home.

Overview

  • Police identified the shooter as 63-year-old Jed Parkington, who died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound after exchanging fire with officers.
  • Officers responding to the eviction came under heavy gunfire that damaged armored vehicles, and police returned fire with no injuries reported among first responders.
  • During a post-standoff sweep, investigators discovered a concealed decomposed body on the second floor of the residence.
  • Drones spotted suspected devices and the bomb squad rendered the home safe after finding pipe bombs, grenades and Molotov cocktails.
  • State Police Major Crimes and the state inspector general opened probes into the incident, while detectives work to identify the second person and determine the cause of death.