Negligent Homicide Charge for CT State Employee: Norwalk PD

NORWALK, CT — A Department of Developmental Services employee was charged with negligent homicide after a 51-year-old resident died, according to police.

Police responded to a medical aid call Aug. 16, 2016 at the Connecticut Department of Developmental Service Lower Fairfield Center. Thomas Lanza, 51, was taken to Norwalk Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

DDS is responsible for planning and administering state services for those with intellectual disabilities.

"After a lengthy investigation including multiple search warrants and employee interviews it was determined, that Jamal Lee was the person responsible for Thomas Lanza’s care on August 16, 2016," said Lt. Terrence Blake, police spokesman. "It was also determined that there was negligence in that care by not following the documented level of care protocol."

Lee, 40, of Bridgeport was charged with criminally negligent homicide after he turned himself in May 16.

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