Missing Teen’s Death Investigated As Homicide: Wallingford Police

WALLINGFORD, CT — The body of a 17-year-old boy was found in a lake Sunday afternoon in Wallingford and police are investigating his death as a homicide. Two kayakers found a partially submerged body in Community Lake around 1 p.m. on May 3, according to Lt. Cheryl Bradley.

Bradley said the body of 17-year-old Nolvin Diaz, of Wallingford, was removed and the scene was secured pending the response of the Wallingford Police Department’s detective division. (To sign up for Wallingford breaking news alerts and more, click here.)

“Based on the evidence at the scene, detectives are investigating this as a homicide,” Bradley said in a news release. “The Connecticut State Police were called in to assist with the crime scene and they have divers in the lake today, looking for any additional evidence as our detectives continue with the investigation.”

Diaz was reported missing by relatives on April 25 and a Silver Alert was issued. They last saw him leaving the residence alone around 8 p.m. on April 23, according to Bradley.

Wallingford police are asking anyone who has had contact with Diaz since April 23, or anyone who may have some helpful information, to call 203-294-2800.