NEW BRITAIN, CT. (THECOUNT) — Amanda Dark, 41, was found shot to death inside her New Britain home Tuesday morning, and her husband, John Dark, 44, was later found inside a vehicle at a Berlin boat launch with what police believe was a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.
New Britain police responded to the couple’s home on Roxbury Road around 8:20 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, after receiving a report of a possible suicide.
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Officers found Amanda in a bedroom suffering from a gunshot wound. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Detectives subsequently developed information indicating that John was also involved in the incident, police said.
Investigators located John’s vehicle at the Silver Lake boat launch in Berlin. Officers found him inside with a gunshot wound to the head that they believe was self-inflicted.
His condition remains unknown. In its November 5 report, WFSB said police had not disclosed whether John survived the shooting or provided an update on his medical status.
Both Amanda and John were identified as New Britain residents. Police have not released further details about what led to the shootings.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact New Britain police at 860-826-3131.
Silver Lake boat launch is located at 282 Norton Lane in Berlin, Connecticut. Police identified the launch as the location where John was found; the precise location of the incident at the New Britain residence on Roxbury Road has not been released.
Suicide Prevention: If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or having thoughts of suicide, help is available 24 hours a day by calling or texting 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. The service is free and confidential. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911.
Google Maps: Silver Lake Boat Launch, Berlin (location identified in police account)
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