Police Investigate 'Suspicious Death' At Wilton Residence

WILTON, CT — Police are investigating what they describe as a "suspicious death" at a Wilton residence.

Wilton Deputy Police Chief Robert Cipolla has advised there are "no outstanding threats to public safety," in a statement released later Tuesday afternoon.

Police responded to a 911 call at approximately 11:15 a.m. on Tuesday, from a resident who said their neighbor was found deceased. First responders found a man in the detached garage on the property, according to police. The man was not breathing, appeared to have "endured significant trauma," and was pronounced deceased at the scene by a paramedic.

"The department has detained a person of interest while the investigation is active and ongoing at this time," Cipolla said. The identity of the deceased has not yet been released, pending notification of next-of-kin, according to police.

The town issued an alert regarding an active police investigation in the area of Nod Hill Road and Partrick Lane at 1:09 p.m. It is unconfirmed whether this alert and the man's death are related.

Police have promised an update on Wednesday.

This story will be updated as more information becomes available.