Crime & Safety
Man Found Dead In Vehicle Outside Killingly Polling Place: Officials
An investigation into the man's cause of death is ongoing, according to state police.
KILLINGLY, CT — A man was discovered deceased inside a vehicle outside a local polling place early Election Day morning, according to police.
State police said troopers responded to 79 Westfield Ave., which is also the Central Administration Office for the local school district, around 5:17 a.m. Tuesday.
The initial call was for an unconscious person inside a vehicle. Emergency medical personnel pronounced the man dead at the scene.
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Police notified the man’s family, as well as the Superintendent of Schools and Town Manager.
The state Office of the Chief Medical Examiner responded and will be conducting an autopsy.
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“Based upon the initial investigation, there is no ongoing threat to the public,” police said.
Police as of Tuesday afternoon had not released the man’s identity.
The town posted an announcement on Facebook indicating a police-related incident occurred overnight at the Westfield Avenue polling location. Town officials said the site remains open today for voting.
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