Police Release Identity of Branford Man Found Dead in His Home: UPDATE

Branford Police say they are investigating the untimely death of Joseph Franco, 41, of 636 Main Street, 3rd. Floor in Branford, after he was located in his home deceased at approximately 3:30 p.m.

Officers responded to Franco’s home to interview him concerning a reported domestic dispute which happened during the early morning hours, police said in a statement Thursday evening.

Lt. Patrick O’Malley, who is the day shift Commander, said that as an officer approached the third floor apartment they observed indicators that Franco may have been in possession of a firearm and despondent, police said.

Based on the information, Branford officers secured the residence until members of the South Central Regional SWAT (SCRSWAT) team arrived to establish communications with Franco.

Police Chief Kevin Halloran said at 3:30 p.m., after hours of unsuccessful attempts to communicate with Franco, the SCRSWAT team and the department’s K-9, Joker made entry into the residence and located Franco deceased.

At this time, Franco’s death remains under investigation. Branford Police Detectives are being assisted by members of the Connecticut State Police Major Crimes Division.

No additional information was released at this time.