Man found dead in Fairfield County after reported altercation with girlfriend

FAIRFIELD COUNTY – An investigation is being conducted into a shooting incident that left a man dead at a home on Reservoir Road in Fairfield County over the weekend, according to the Fairfield County Sheriff’s office.

Altrone T. Burrell, 45, was found dead Friday night from an apparent gunshot wound, sheriff’s officials said.

Deputies were called to the residence at approximately 11:30 p.m. this past Friday night after reports of an individual being shot. Upon arrival, deputies found Burrell dead following a shooting incident that deputies say occurred following a physical altercation between Burrell and his girlfriend.

Deputies were able to retrieve the weapon. This incident is still under investigation and no arrests have been made at this time.  

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