CT Man Kills Ex-Wife Before Fatally Shooting Himself: Police

ANSONIA, CT — A Connecticut woman and her ex-husband are dead after the man shot her in the torso multiple times before killing himself with a single gunshot to the head early Thursday morning, according to local police.

The incident was reported around 5 a.m. on Westfield Avenue in Ansonia. The woman died at the hospital, while the man was pronounced dead at the scene, the Ansonia Police Department said.

The woman has been identified as Miguelina Lebron, 45, of Ansonia, and the man has been identified as Yanis Tavarez, 47, of Bridgeport, according to police. Lebron and Tavarez were divorced and the incident took place at Lebron's home.

"While we are still involved in an active investigation, all the information to this point indicates the male shot the female multiple times before shooting himself," police said. "It appears that the male forced entry into the home and confronted the female before shooting her himself."

Police added that there were two other people inside the residence, but they were not involved in the incident and were unharmed.

"The Ansonia Police Department strongly urges anyone who may be in a relationship where domestic violence is occurring to contact their local authorities," police said Thursday. "Help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In the Valley, The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services can be reached by phone at 203-736-9944, 203-789-8104, 1-888-774-2900, or through the internet. Statewide domestic violence assistance can be found at www.CTSafeConnect.org or call/text (888)774-2900."

Police are urging anyone with information regarding this case to contact the police department at 203-735-1885. Anonymous tips can be left at Tip411.