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    Thursday, April 18, 2024

    Police ID man found dead with off-duty Waterbury cop inside home

    WATERBURY (AP) — Authorities have identified the man who was found dead along with an off-duty police officer inside a Connecticut home.

    State police on Friday said 39-year-old James Stuart died from multiple gunshot wounds. His death has been ruled a homicide.

    Police were called to the Waterbury home Wednesday morning for a reported disturbance.

    Police say the officer, 37-year-old Hollock Yocher, died of a single gunshot wound. Police have ruled his death a suicide.

    Yocher was a 10-year veteran of the Waterbury Police Department.

    Police say the men were acquainted but they haven't elaborated on their relationship or the circumstances surrounding their deaths.

    No further details were released.

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