By Rob Ryser
The News-Times
SOUTHBURY, Conn. — A Danbury police sergeant who barricaded himself inside a hotel died Sunday from a self-inflicted injury, police said.
Sgt. Drew Carlson, who joined the force in 2004, was promoted to sergeant in 2016.
Danbury police Chief Patrick Riddenhour said officers had notified Carlson’s kin.
“We would just ask for prayers and privacy at this time,” Riddenhour said Monday morning.
Police arrived at Wyndham Hotel on Strongtown Road around 12:30 p.m. Sunday, State Trooper First Class Kelly Grant said. Both Southbury police officers and the State Police Tactical Unit were at the hotel for several hours.
Kelly said troopers were able to gain access to the room the man was in and he was pronounced dead on the scene.
Police said there was no criminal aspect to the incident, but the Western District Major Crime detectives will conduct an investigation.
The Office of Chief Medical Examiner will also conduct a post-mortem exam.
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