Police probe apparent murder-suicide inside Ansonia home

Authorities say it appears that Yanis Tavarez broke in at around 5 a.m. and fatally shot his ex-wife before turning the gun on himself.

News 12 Staff

Sep 13, 2024, 11:19 AM

Updated 23 days ago

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Ansonia police are investigating an apparent murder-suicide that occurred Thursday at a home on Westfield Avenue.
Authorities say it appears that Yanis Tavarez broke in at around 5 a.m. and fatally shot his ex-wife, Miquelina Lebron, before turning the gun on himself.
Two other people were inside the home at the time. They were not hurt.