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Police: Milford officer died of self-inflicted gunshot

A Milford police officer was found dead in his home early Monday morning. Milford Police Chief Keith Mello announced that Officer Michael Compare, 36, died from a self-inflicted gunshot. Chief Mello

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Jun 22, 2015, 9:13 PM

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