Update: Stamford Man's Death Ruled Suicide in Police-Involved Shooting

STAMFORD, CT- Update 6:45: The State Medical Examiner's Office ruled Pape's death as a suicide due to a gunshot wound to the abdomen, according to the Stamford Advocate.

Assistant Police Chief Jim Matheny declined to comment on whether Pape may have intended for police to shoot him during the standoff.

Update 4:15 p.m.: Stamford Police have released more information regarding the shooting incident.

A caller reported that a male resident at 119 Wedgemere Rd. had a gun and was threatening harm, said Stamford Police Lt. Diedrich Hohn.

Police arrived, set-up a perimeter and attempted to talk with the male.

"After an hour long intense negotiation with the male he was shot by two members of the SRT team," Hohn said.

Chief Jonathan Fontneau expressed his condolences to the Pape family.

“Anytime there is a loss of life it is a tragic event and his heart goes out to all involved," he said.

Original story: State Police detectives are investigating a police-involved shooting in Stamford that left a suspect dead.

Members of Stamford Police SWAT were dispatched to 119 Wedgemere St. on March 21 around 8 p.m. for a disturbance.

During the course of the incident at least one Stamford officer discharged his gun at least one time and struck the subject, according to State Police.

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The man, identified as Dylan Pape, 25, of 119 Wedgemere St. was taken to the hospital and was pronounced deceased.

“Today is a sad day in our community. Any loss of life, no matter the circumstance, is tragic for all involved. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and our police officers," said Mayor David Martin. "I have spoken to Police Chief Jon Fontneau and Director of Public Safety Ted Jankowski about this incident which is still under investigation.

Stamford Police and the local State Attorney's office requested State Police take over the investigation at 12:30 a.m. March 22.

The Officer of the Chief Medical Examiner will conduct an autopsy and assist in the investigation.

The American Civil Liberties Union of Connecticut called for increased oversight and reporting requirements for SWAT unit operations.

“We do not know what happened to Dylan Pape, and we have no assurances, under Connecticut law, that we ever will," said David McGuire, Legislative and Policy Director for the ACLU of Connecticut. "This is sadly not the first time that a SWAT unit has killed someone in a Connecticut home."

The Connecticut General Assembly considered a bill that would require police SWAT unit reporting and oversight, but the bill failed in a 22-22 tie vote in Judiciary Committee, McGuire said.

"Right now, there are no laws requiring SWAT team oversight or reporting in Connecticut," he said. "We call on the legislature to pass legislation to provide comprehensive, clear SWAT team reporting and oversight.”

The identification of the officer's involved is pending notification to their family.

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