The Waterbury Times~Published April 15 2026 10:25AM
Editors Note: Correction-The Waterbury Times was first on scene, where multiple eyewitnesses reported the victim as an elderly woman being found on the sidewalk. Official information later released by police confirmed the deceased is a 61-year-old male. The Waterbury Times now has confirmed the male was found on the 3rd floor of 45 West Liberty Street.
April 17, 2026 Update 8:05PM
BREAKING / UPDATE
EXCLUSIVE UPDATE: Timeline Shows Rapid Emergency Response at 45 W. Liberty Street
WATERBURY, CT — The Waterbury Times has obtained a partial response timeline outlining the early sequence of events at 45 W. Liberty Street, where emergency crews and police were dispatched following a 911 call.
At approximately 10:07 a.m., dispatch received a call reporting an unconscious person at the address.
Fire units were initially dispatched and responded to the scene. Upon arrival, firefighters communicated via fire channels and police dispatch that the situation appeared to be more than a routine medical call.
Based on those communications, dispatch escalated the response, notifying a Waterbury Police Lieutenant and requesting detectives to respond to the scene. The male individual was found on the 3rd floor of the apartment and confirmed deceased approximately 10:17am
What the 45 W. Liberty Street Response Shows About Emergency Coordination in Waterbury
According to the timeline, the escalation from initial 911 call to the arrival of supervisory officers and detectives occurred in approximately 20 minutes.
The incident remains under active investigation, and officials have not released additional confirmed details regarding the circumstances.
UPDATED: April 17, 2026 5:58PM- West Liberty Street Death Investigation
WATERBURY, CT — Reports from the scene have varied in the early stages of the investigation at 45 W. Liberty Street.
Initial eyewitness accounts relayed to the Waterbury Times described a 911 call for an elderly woman found on the ground outside on the sidewalk.
However, official reports from the scene have confirmed that in fact it was a male victim found.
At this time, there a conflicting reports as to where the individual was found and no update on who called 911. The details remain unconfirmed and have not been fully clarified. The investigation is ongoing.
April 15, 2026 Update 11:14PM
The Waterbury Times revisited the scene of the untimely death on West Liberty Street to find the area cleared of police presence. There has not been any official updates provided at this time. Stay Linked with The Waterbury Times for more as we continue to watch this developing story.
UPDATE: West Liberty Untimely Death — Police Remain on Scene, Vehicle Towed From Driveway
Update April 15 2026 5:02PM
WATERBURY — Police remain on scene following an untimely death investigation on West Liberty Street, where officers continue to secure the area and collect evidence.
A vehicle was also towed from the driveway during the ongoing investigation, according to observations at the scene.
Authorities have not released further details regarding the cause of death or the identity of the individual involved. The investigation remains active.
This is a developing story. Updates will follow as more information becomes available.
UPDATE: April 15 2026 12:23PM
Man Found Dead at 45 W. Liberty Street; Police Call Case an Active Investigation
WATERBURY, CT — Waterbury Police say the investigation into an untimely death at 45 W. Liberty Street remains active.
According to officials, patrol officers were dispatched on April 15, 2026 at approximately 10:07 a.m. for reports of an unresponsive male at the apartment.
Responding officers located a 61-year-old Waterbury man who was found unresponsive and later pronounced deceased.
Police describe the case as an active and ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Waterbury Police Detective Bureau at (203) 574-6941 or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers at (203) 755-1234.
No further details have been released at this time.
UPDATE: April 15 2026 10:43AM
West Liberty Street Death Investigation in Waterbury
WATERBURY, CT — Police confirm the investigation into the death of an elderly person on West Liberty Street remains active.
A detective at the scene declined to comment, stating only that it is an active investigation.
Emergency crews initially responded after reports of an elderly female found on the ground. Fire officials reported the woman as deceased at the scene. The building has been cleared while detectives and the Crime Scene Unit continue their work.
Authorities have not released the woman’s identity or cause of death.
This remains a developing story
Original Reporting- April 15 2026 10:25AM
WATERBURY, CT — Police are actively investigating after an elderly woman was found dead on West Liberty Street.
Emergency crews were dispatched following a report of an elderly female on the ground. Upon arrival, fire personnel assessed the victim and reported her as deceased at the scene.
The building is currently being cleared as authorities secure the area. Police have requested detectives along with the Crime Scene Unit, indicating the situation is being treated as an active investigation.
Initial reports suggest the woman may have fallen, but the exact cause and manner of death have not yet been confirmed.
This is a developing story. Updates will follow as more information becomes available.
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