SHARE

Norwalk Man Charged With Manslaughter After Death On Westport Ave.

Update: Norwalk police have identified the woman killed. Click here for an updated story at Daily Voice.

Paul Bjerke

Paul Bjerke

Photo Credit: Norwalk Police Department

NORWALK, Conn. -- A Norwalk man was charged with manslaughter in connection with a death on Westport Avenue early Wednesday morning.

Police responded to 505 Westport Ave. Unit 17 at around 1:28 a.m. Wednesday on a report of an assault. Arriving officers found the victim dead inside the residence, police said. Officers detained Paul Bjerke, 59, a resident of the unit who was inside the residence.

Detectives subsequently arrested Bjerke and charged him with first-degree manslaughter for his role in the death of the victim, police said. He was held on $750,000 bond.

The Norwalk Detective Bureau is continuing to investigate the incident, along with the Crime Scene Unit. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Fitzmaurice at 203-854-3180. Anonymous tips can also be sent to the Norwalk Police Tip Line at 203-854-3111, through the police website at www.norwalkpd.com, or via text by typing "NPD" into the text field, followed by the message, and sending it to CRIMES (274637).

to follow Daily Voice Westport and receive free news updates.

SCROLL TO NEXT ARTICLE