The quiet in a Stamford neighborhood shattered this week. An eviction call on Oaklawn Avenue spiraled into an armed standoff, a police shootout, and the discovery of a second body inside the home.
Authorities say 63-year-old Jed Parkington died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after he fired at officers. Investigators later found possible explosives and human remains in the already foreclosed property.
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Stamford Eviction Turns Into Hours-Long Standoff
What started as a routine civil matter on the city’s West Side quickly became one of Stamford’s most dangerous recent police operations. The situation has drawn attention from residents in Stamford and nearby communities like Norwalk, Bridgeport, New Haven, and Danbury as details keep coming out.
Eviction Call on Oaklawn Avenue Sparks Violence
Stamford police said officers showed up around 9:17 a.m. Tuesday at a home on Oaklawn Avenue to help state marshals with an eviction order. The house was already in foreclosure, and court records show the occupants had been ordered to leave, even after they’d asked for more time.
When officers got there, they found Jed Parkington inside. Negotiators joined in, and police tried to resolve things peacefully. For a while, it looked like a tense but contained standoff.
Gunfire Erupts as Police Try to Negotiate
Even with efforts to calm things down, the situation turned violent. The city’s Special Response Team arrived with armored vehicles, including Bearcat units, since no one really knew what they were dealing with inside.
Suspect Opens Fire on Armored Vehicles
Police say Parkington suddenly started shooting at the armored Bearcat vehicles outside. Officers fired back, and there was a short but fierce exchange of gunfire.
The armored equipment—something people in bigger cities like Hartford and Waterbury might recognize—ended up being crucial for officer safety. Stamford Police Chief Timothy Shaw later called the scene “extremely dangerous” and said officers came frighteningly close to serious injury or worse.
The Bearcat vehicles took some damage, but they did what they were supposed to—shielding officers from bullets.
Suspect Found Dead; Second Body Disc
Police discovered the suspect dead late Thursday night. Authorities say the circumstances seem suspicious, but they’re still piecing everything together.
Earlier that day, officers found a second body nearby. The area remains cordoned off as investigators dig for answers.
Locals have started gathering outside the tape, sharing rumors and theories. No official statements have clarified the connection between the two deaths.
Detectives urge anyone with information to come forward. For now, the scene feels tense, uncertain, and honestly, a little unsettling.
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