Police Probe Untimely Death At Edmond Town Hall – The Newtown Bee

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Town police are investigating an untimely death — an apparent suicide — discovered on the stage at approximately 7 am Monday, March 24, in the main auditorium at Edmond Town Hall at 45 Main Street.

Newtown Police a few hours later announced that upon arrival, police and paramedics found a 49-year old male. Police have identified the man as Jeremy Richman of Sandy Hook.

Police, Newtown Hook & Ladder volunteer firefighters, Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Corps, and the regional paramedic were among those who responded to the town hall to a call that reported the untimely death.

After it became apparent that Mr Richman was deceased, firefighters left the scene. About a half-dozen police including command staff, patrol officers, and a detective were at the scene to investigate.

Police have confirmed that the death appears to be a suicide, but would not disclose the method nor any other details of the death. They did state that the death does not appear to be suspicious.

The Connecticut State Medical Examiner’s office will conduct an autopsy, Newtown Police announced.

Several police officers were seen investigating the incident on the stage in the auditorium, where a renovation project is underway. The auditorium is a popular venue for film screenings and live performances.

Until 2009, the building served as the local seat of government.

Police will disclose that Jeremy Richman has an office the Edmond Town Hall and is the founder and CEO of The Avielle Foundation. Jeremy was the father of Avielle Richman, one of the children killed on 12/14.

Newtown Police Lt Aaron Bahamonde called the suicide “a heartbreaking event for the Richman family and the Newtown Community as a whole.

“The police department’s prayers are with the Richman family right now, and we ask that the family be given privacy in this most difficult time,” the lieutenant added. 

This story will be updated when additional information becomes available.