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An 11-year Norwalk police veteran likely took his own life with a gun, Police Chief Harry Rilling said Tuesday during a news conference. Matthew Morelli, 38, was found dead behind a South Norwalk parking

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Norwalk police chief says cop likely committed suicide

An 11-year Norwalk police veteran likely took his own life with a gun, Police Chief Harry Rilling said Tuesday during a news conference. Matthew Morelli, 38, was found dead behind a South Norwalk parking

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